Carrying on one of the more interesting traditions in Washington for the fourth time as U.S. president, Joe Biden pardoned two turkeys named Peach and Blossom on Monday.

Peach and Blossom, who weighed in at 40 pounds, came into the world on July 18 when they hatched on a Northfield, Minn., farm owned by John Zimmerman, chairman of the National Turkey Federation.

After one of the turkeys, Peach, let out a few gobbles, Biden said, "What did you say, Peach? Peach is making a last-minute plea here." He implored the turkeys to "keep calm and gobble on," then ...

Blossom, left, and Peach, right, walk on the South Lawn of the White House before they are pardoned by President Joe Biden during a ceremony at the White House in Washington, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024 ...

President Joe Biden pardoned two turkeys from Minnesota, Peach and Blossom, during the annual turkey pardon at the White House on Monday. | Local News from KRQE News 13 in Albuquerque, New Mexico ...

Peach and Blossom, weighing 41 and 40 pounds, respectively, where hatched back in July. They traveled to Washington this week and were treated to a suite at the Willard InterContinental hotel ...

A news report by China.org.cn on the "Peach Blossom Village" in Xizang Autonomous Region: The picturesque village displayed in this video is Galai Village, located in the southeastern part of Xizang ...