A Day in the Life of President Bush (photos): 11.24.05 - Presidential Thanksgiving Special

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President Reagan, 1983 and 1988. Courtesy Ronald Reagan Presidential Library

The US Turkey Federation gives a present of a turkey to the President of the United States for Thanksgiving. November 23, 1987

President George H.W. Bush, 1989. Courtesy George H.W. Bush Presidential Library

President George Bush shakes hands with US Army troops in Saudi Arabia during the Gulf War on Thanksgiving Day, 1990.

President George Bush eats a Thanksgiving lunch with troops at a US Army base camp in the Saudi desert. President and First Lady Barbara Bush are spending Thanksgiving with troops deployed to Saudi Arabia after the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait. November 22, 1990

This turkey almost looks like a table display

President Clinton, 2000. Courtesy Clinton Presidential Materials Project

[luvie]

You bet right!

Have you noticed how much bigger the Presidential turkeys have gotten over the years. That one that Eisenhower pardoned was positively skinny compared to Marshmallow! :o)

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I do not recognise the Christmas story and Chinese Duck what is it I have probably heard it but it does not come readily to mind.

[luvie]

It is an American movie called "The Christmas Story" with Darin McGavin about a little boy who wanted a BB gun for Christmas. The dogs ate their Christmas turkey so they ended up at the only place in town that was open, a Chinese restaurant. Funny movie...you need to find it.

[Bahbah]

dad had apple pie and ice cream.

One of my girls made cranberry bread pudding with bourbon and spice whipped cream. It was a big, big hit.

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President Bush issued his first presidential pardon, sparing the life of Liberty, a plump Thanksgiving turkey. November 19, 2001

Surrounded by cheering soldiers at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, President George W. Bush addressed the troops and shared and helped serve a turkey dinner with them November 21, 2001. "More than 3,000 soldiers from this post have been deployed to Kosovo for six-month rotations," said the President. "They kept supplies away from rebels in Macedonia, made the recent election in Kosovo possible. I'm glad to report that all of them from this base will be home by Thanksgiving.".

President George W. Bush participates in the annual ceremonial pardoning in the Rose Garden, on November 26, 2002.

After pardoning a turkey from the Thanksgiving dinner table, President George W. Bush invites children to pet Liberty, the freed bird. "Through the generations, our country has known its share of hardships. And we've been through some tough times, some testing moments during the last months," said President Bush. "Yet, we've never lost sight of the blessings around us: the freedoms we enjoy, the people we love, and the many gifts of our prosperous land."

President George W. Bush pardons the Thanksgiving turkey during a Rose Garden ceremony Monday, Nov. 24, 2003. "I appreciate you joining me to give this turkey a presidential pardon," said the President in his remarks. "Stars is a very special bird with a very special name. This year, for the first time, thousands of people voted on the White House website to name the national turkey, and the alternate turkey. Stars and Stripes beat out Pumpkin and Cranberry. And it was a neck-to-neck race."

President George W. Bush delivers remarks to troops on Thanksgiving Day in Baghdad, Iraq. Thursday, November 27, 2003.

President George W. Bush meets with troops and serves Thanksgiving Dinner at the Bob Hope Dining Facility, Baghdad International Airport, Iraq,, Thursday, November 27, 2003.

President George W. Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney participate in the annual pardoning of the National Turkey in the Rose Garden Nov. 17, 2004

President George W. Bush invites children on stage, Tuesday, November 22, 2005, to pet "Marshmallow, " the National Thanksgiving Turkey, at the official pardoning of the turkey at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington.

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They probably were not as force fed in the early days and pumped full of chemicals.

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I would like that recipe that sounds wonderful

[bitt]

"Ralphie's Christmas"

"You'll shoot your eyeeeeeeeeeeee out!"

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What would you like on your toaster?

[luvie]

Very true....they are all "The Terminator" nowdays!

[Bahbah]

The real turkey is standing in the back in that one.

[luvie]

Mmmmmm..Bahbah, that sounds really good even on a full tummy!

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:0) I only posted that one because a) The turkey intrigued me and b) for history purpose as this thread is tonight I thought I ought to have just one photo of that era

[Bahbah]

I will get the recipe and FReepmail it to you. It was a huge hit. If I forget to warn you when I send it, you do not need to whip the entire quart carton of whipping cream. There was so much of it that we were going to go out on the street and find some people to help finish it off.

[Just A Nobody]

So glad it turned out well for you.

Did you see your mum today. Hope she is continuing to gain her strength.

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Thanks

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Thanks for asking, yes I did visit her today and she is still gaining her strength thanks. Today she ate some bread pudding that the cleaner at work made. Cream of mushroom soup, a plate of mashed potato, leek and cheese I think they called it leek and potato cheese bake and bowl of tapioca pudding. And of course several squares of chocolate.

One good bit of news her nurse asked if I would bring some shoes in because she now walking a few steps with the walking frame and need some shoes that will support her.