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Hotel WASHINGTON, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- National Turkey Federation (NTF) Chairman Steve Lykken presented the National Thanksgiving Turkey named Liberty to President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. yesterday during the National Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation at the White House. Liberty and Bell received a formal pardon from the holiday table and will now reside at the University of Minnesota's College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences in St. Paul, Minnesota. This year's presentation marked the 76th year of this time-honored American tradition dating back to 1947.
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- Experience the full interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/9115651-national-turkey-federati...
"We appreciate President Biden for warmly welcoming the National Turkey Federation, and my esteemed colleagues and associates from the Jennie-O Team to the White House earlier today," said Lykken.
- The 2023 National Thanksgiving Turkeys were raised in Willmar, Minnesota, under the direction of NTF Chairman Steve Lykken.
- Lykken was joined in presenting the National Thanksgiving Turkey by Jose Rojas, Assistant Vice President of Live Production at Jennie-O Turkey Store.
- NTF's participation in the National Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation began in 1947 with President Harry Truman.
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Hotel WILLMAR, Minn., Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The makers of the Jennie-O® turkey brand — a trusted brand for turkey products around the world — today announced that two of their turkeys, Liberty and Bell, were presented by the National Turkey Federation (NTF) and formally pardoned by President Joseph R. Biden during the 76th National Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation on the grounds of the White House.
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- Steve Lykken, Jennie-O Turkey Store president and NTF chairman, was joined by Jose Rojas, Jennie-O Turkey Store assistant vice president of live production in the presentation of the turkeys to President Biden.
- "We are thankful to President Biden and the National Turkey Federation for warmly welcoming us, and Liberty and Bell.
- The 2023 National Thanksgiving Turkeys were raised in Minnesota by a team of experts led by Jose Rojas, assistant vice president of Live Production at Jennie-O Turkey Store.
- The 2023 National Thanksgiving Turkeys made the journey from Minnesota to Washington, D.C. last week, receiving the five-star treatment befitting turkeys of their stature.
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Donald Trump WASHINGTON, Nov. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --National Turkey Federation (NTF) Chairman Ron Kardel presented the National Thanksgiving Turkey named "Corn" to President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump today during the annual National Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation.
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- WASHINGTON, Nov. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --National Turkey Federation (NTF) Chairman Ron Kardel presented the National Thanksgiving Turkey named "Corn" to President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump today during the annual National Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation.
- The National Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation is a time-honored American tradition, dating back to 1947.
- The National Thanksgiving Turkey and alternate were raised by NTF Chairman Ron Kardel.
- The annual presentation of the National Thanksgiving Turkey at the White House is 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.
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Doughty 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.
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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.
- The National Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation is a time-honored American tradition, which started in 1947.
- "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.
- Doughty resides in Apex, North Carolina, with his wife, Jan. Their children and grandchildren attended the National Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation today.
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Friday, November 16, 2018
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- Cook your turkey to a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees F as measured by a food thermometer.
- "That's why turkey producers work closely with each other, and our partners in the federal government, to aggressively tackle any food safety issues as they arise."
- "Producers share information with each other and food safety officials about techniques and practices that are most effective in reducing harmful bacteria on products.
- For more information on food safety techniques, visit eatturkey.org , foodsafety.gov or fightbac.org .
