WASHINGTON– President Barack Obama delivers on Wednesday his traditional Thanksgiving turkey pardon and then, with his family, performs some kind of volunteer service.
Below, from the White House…
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 25, 2014
DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2014
In the morning, the President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.
In afternoon, the President will pardon the National Thanksgiving Turkey in a ceremony on the North Portico. The President will celebrate the 67th anniversary of the National Thanksgiving Turkey presentation, reflect upon the time-honored traditions of Thanksgiving, and wish American families a safe and healthy holiday. The 2014 National Thanksgiving Turkey and its alternate were hatched and raised near Ft Recovery, Ohio.This ceremony is open press.
Later in the afternoon, the First Family will participate in a service event in the Washington, DC area. There will be travel pool coverage.
In-Town Travel Pool
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: ABC
Print: NY Times
Radio: Talk Radio
EST
9:30AM In-Town Pool Call Time
10:00AM THE PRESIDENT receives the Presidential Daily Briefing
Oval Office
Closed Press
2:15PM THE PRESIDENT pardons the National Thanksgiving Turkey
North Portico
Open Press (Pre-Set 12:15PM, Final Gather 1:30PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)
4:25PM THE FIRST FAMILY participates in a service event
Washington, DC Area
In-Town Pool Coverage (Final Gather 3:40 PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)
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