President Trump pardons US Thanksgiving turkey, Corn, at White House - BBC News
The US president officially pardons "Corn" in the annual White House tradition.
US President Trump has officially pardoned a Thanksgiving turkey, in the annual White House tradition.

Two birds, Corn and Cob, were chosen to face a public vote to get the pardon. Corn won, but both of them will be spared the dinner table and retire to Iowa State University.

But the idea can be tracked back to Abraham Lincoln - it's believed his son Tad begged him to spare the bird destined for the family table.