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President Trump Welcomes NTF & National Thanksgiving Turkey to the White House

NTF continued the 72-year tradition of presenting a turkey at the White House

The National Turkey Federation is the national advocate for America’s turkey industry.

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Nov 26, 2019, 20:24 ET

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WASHINGTON, Nov. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- National Turkey Federation (NTF) Chairman Kerry Doughty presented the National Thanksgiving Turkey named "Butter" to President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump today during the National Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation. "Butter" and his alternate, "Bread," received a formal pardon from the president and will now reside at Gobblers Rest on the campus of Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia. The National Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation is a time-honored American tradition, which started in 1947.

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The 2019 Presidential Flock was raised by Butterball contract grower, Wellie Jackson, of Clinton, North Carolina. His daughter, Sara-John, checks on the flock on the farm.
The 2019 Presidential Flock was raised by Butterball contract grower, Wellie Jackson, of Clinton, North Carolina. His daughter, Sara-John, checks on the flock on the farm.
The National Turkey Federation introduce Bread and Butter, the 2019 Presidential Turkeys. Photo credit: Andrea Hanks/White House
The National Turkey Federation introduce Bread and Butter, the 2019 Presidential Turkeys. Photo credit: Andrea Hanks/White House
Bread and Butter get comfortable in their room at the Willard InterContinental in Washington, D.C. Photo credit: Andrea Hanks/White House
Bread and Butter get comfortable in their room at the Willard InterContinental in Washington, D.C. Photo credit: Andrea Hanks/White House
Butter stands to meet President Trump in the Rose Garden for the National Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation.
Butter stands to meet President Trump in the Rose Garden for the National Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation.
Bread and Butter meet the HokieBird and the public at their press conference. Photo Credit: Virginia Tech
Bread and Butter meet the HokieBird and the public at their press conference. Photo Credit: Virginia Tech
National Turkey Federation Chairman Kerry Doughty, his wife Jan and grower Wellie Jackson present Butter as the 2019 Presidential Turkey.
National Turkey Federation Chairman Kerry Doughty, his wife Jan and grower Wellie Jackson present Butter as the 2019 Presidential Turkey.

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"As we gather this week with loved ones across our land, we give thanks to God for the many gifts he has bestowed upon us," said President Trump during the presentation. "Today, we also come together to honor our beautiful feathered friend, the noble turkey... This Thanksgiving, we bow our heads in gratitude for the new-found prosperity and spirit that's taking place all across America."

"As Americans prepare to gather to give thanks, it is an honor to be invited to present the National Thanksgiving Turkey to the President and First Lady," said NTF Chairman Kerry Doughty. "Being here with my family today and participating in this special tradition is one of the highlights of my career in the turkey industry and a reminder of all that we have to be grateful for, including those who are working day in and day out to bring food to our tables."

Doughty is the 2019 chairman of the National Turkey Federation and the former president and CEO of Butterball, LLC. He has spent more than 35 years in the turkey industry. Doughty resides in Apex, North Carolina, with his wife, Jan. Their children and grandchildren attended the National Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation today.

The annual presentation of the National Thanksgiving Turkey at the White House has become a highly anticipated tradition in the nation's capital, signaling the unofficial beginning of the holiday season and providing the president and the nation an opportunity to reflect publicly on the meaning of Thanksgiving. The presentation also highlights the contributions of America's turkey growers as well as the important role of agriculture in modern America.

The National Thanksgiving Turkey and alternate were raised under the supervision of Doughty by Butterball contract grower Wellie Jackson of North Carolina. North Carolina is the second largest turkey-producing state in the United States.

While in Washington, D.C., the turkeys stayed at the historic Willard InterContinental, adjacent to the White House grounds. The permanent home for "Butter" and "Bread" will be at Gobblers Rest on the campus of Virginia Tech in a custom-built enclosure inside the Animal and Poultry Science Department's Livestock Pavilion. The turkeys will be available for the public to visit and learn about the university's programs in animal and poultry sciences and veterinary medicine.

Jaindl's Turkey Farm of Orefield, Pennsylvania, provided the president's family with two dressed turkeys as part of the First Family's food donation to a local charity.

About the National Turkey Federation
The National Turkey Federation is the national advocate for America's turkey industry, raising awareness for its members' products while strengthening their ability to profitably and safely deliver wholesome, high-quality and nutritious food to consumers worldwide. NTF represents growers, processors, hatchers, breeders, distributors, allied services and state associations.

SOURCE National Turkey Federation

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