President Obama Pardons the Thanksgiving Turkey at the White House (17 images)

President Barack Obama, joined by his daughters Sasha (R) and Malia, pardons Cobbler, the National Thanksgiving Turkey, in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington on November 21, 2012. Cobbler, who was chosen by a public vote on the White House Facebook page, will live the rest of his life at George Washington's estate in Mt. Vernon. UPI/Kevin Dietsch

President Barack Obama shares a laught with his daughters Sasha (R) and Malia as he pardons Cobbler, the National Thanksgiving Turkey, in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington on November 21, 2012. Cobbler, who was chosen by a public vote on the White House Facebook page, will live the rest of his life at George Washington's estate at Mt. Vernon. UPI/Kevin Dietsch

President Barack Obama and his daughters Malia (R) and Sasha leaves the Rose Garden after Obama pardoned Cobbler, the National Thanksgiving Turkey, at the White House in Washington on November 21, 2012. Cobbler, who was chosen by a public vote on the White House Facebook page, will live the rest of his life at George Washington's estate at Mt. Vernon. UPI/Kevin Dietsch

President Barack Obama pardons the National Thanksgiving Turkey called Cobbler, with his daughter Malia (R) and Sasha (C) during the annual turkey pardoning in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington on November 21, 2012. At left is National Turkey Federation Chairman Steve Willardsen. Cobbler, who was chosen by a public vote on the White House Facebook page, will live the rest of his life at President George Washington's estate at Mt. Vernon, Virginia. UPI/Pat Benic