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November 26, 2008

HAPPENING NOW: President Bush issues Thanksgiving pardon

Posted: November 26th, 2008 11:25 AM ET

Bush is issuing his final Thanksgiving turkey pardons Wednesday.

WASHINGTON (CNN) - President Bush is issuing his final Thanksgiving turkey pardons in the Rose Garden to 'Pumpkin' and 'Pecan.'

Watch it happen on cnn.com/live

(Update: this event has concluded)

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