The history of White House Thanksgiving traditions date back more than 160 years to President Abraham Lincoln, who established the national holiday. During his time in office, Lincoln issued a ...

SLIDESHOW: Thanksgiving at the White House: Turkey pardons over the years After the White House was inundated with live birds sent as part of a "Hens for Harry" counter-initiative, the National ...

President Ronald Reagan was the first to use the word "pardon" in connection with the turkey. THe bird, named Charlie, was sent to a petting zoo instead of the dinner table. By 1989, the formality ...

A Columbia man has been charged with arson after a fire on Thanksgiving in East Hempfield Township, Lancaster County.