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Presidents have pardoned turkeys since Abraham Lincoln, but President George H. W. Bush made the pardon the American tradition it is today by sparing a 50-pound bird in 1989.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 19, 2021

The tradition may date back to Abraham Lincoln, who is said to have pardoned a turkey named Jack that his son had befriended.

From Salon • Oct. 11, 2021

Barbour said he wishes he could have pardoned more people.

From Washington Post • Dec. 21, 2019

Marshall Tinkle, a Portland attorney and author of the history book “The Maine State Constitution,” said he also is not aware of any other governors who have pardoned without a public hearing.

From Washington Times • Apr. 14, 2019

Arise, honest man," said the Black Knight, with feeling, "I know your story, and have pardoned your son.

From Robin Hood by Wyeth, N. C. (Newell Convers)