China News Service, Washington, November 19 (Reporter Chen Mengtong) US President Biden "pardoned" the 2021 Thanksgiving "lucky" turkey-"Peanut Butter" and "Jelly" in the Rose Garden of the White House on the 19th. ).
On November 19, local time, US President Biden "pardoned" the 2021 Thanksgiving "lucky" turkey-"Peanut Butter" and "Jelly" in the Rose Garden of the White House.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Chen Mengtong
It is a holiday tradition of the White House that the president "pardons" turkey before Thanksgiving.
According to the records of the National Turkey Association, the association gave turkey to the president on Thanksgiving Day, which began in 1947 under President Truman, and this year is the 74th year.
But the president's practice of "pardoning" turkeys was not determined until 1989 under President Bush Sr.
Data map: US President Biden.
On this rare and relaxing occasion, Biden did not forget the situation of the new crown epidemic in the United States and reminded people of the importance of vaccination.
"They are said to be the winners of the 20'lucky' turkey candidates. In other words, they have experienced the turkey'presidential primaries'." Biden joked at the ceremony that day: "'Peanut butter' and ' "Jelly" won the election based on their personality and appearance. I suspect there is still a vaccination situation."
Although Biden has vigorously promoted the anti-epidemic work after taking office, he has adopted various methods of soft and hard to encourage people to be vaccinated.
However, with the rebound of the epidemic caused by the spread of the new crown mutant virus and the resistance encountered by the federal vaccine mandate in some states, the current situation of the new crown epidemic in the United States is still not optimistic.
According to data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the newly confirmed cases in the United States have "rebounded" again recently, and the risk of community transmission in most areas of the United States is still at the highest level of red.
As of the 19th, 73.4% of the population over 5 years old in the United States had at least one dose of the vaccine.
"Close to the subject, it is important to continue the tradition of Thanksgiving. It reminds us that there is light, hope and progress in the dark. In my opinion, this is what this year's Thanksgiving represents." Biden's conversation turned.
Biden said that when Americans finally gather to celebrate the festive season due to the long separation due to the epidemic, they should not forget the lives that have died due to the epidemic or cruel fate.
When people face the vacant seats at the table, pray that they will gain strength in sorrow and find purpose in pain.
"Peanut Butter" and "Jelly" come from Indiana.
After being "pardoned" by Biden, they will return to Indiana and enjoy a "retirement" life at Purdue University.
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