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Thanksgiving traditions continue at the White House

November 25th, 2015 Andrew Villeneuve Holidays, Public Service

Today, the Obamas carried on two important White House Thanksgiving traditions: participating in the National Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation and taking time to serve the homeless a Thanksgiving dinner at Friendship Place in D.C.

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