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Originally published Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at 2:05 AM

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Obama to pardon turkey

President Barack Obama will publicly pardon a turkey in a Rose Garden ceremony Wednesday, honoring a Thanksgiving season tradition that dates to Harry Truman's presidency.

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WASHINGTON —

President Barack Obama will publicly pardon a turkey in a Rose Garden ceremony Wednesday, honoring a Thanksgiving season tradition that dates to Harry Truman's presidency.

Millions of other turkeys won't be so lucky this holiday.

In the afternoon, the first family will participate in a community service event in the Washington area.

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