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Meet Clyde, the Alabama turkey pardoned this Thanksgiving

Clyde the turkey struts around the front lawn of the Governor's Mansion in Montgomery, Ala., Wednesday. Gov. Robert Bentley issued a Thanksgiving pardon for the bird. It was the first time the ceremony was held without South Alabama turkey grower Bill Bates, who died in August. Bates began the tradition of giving a Thanksgiving turkey to the Alabama governor 65 years ago.

Clyde the turkey struts around the front lawn of the Governor’s Mansion in Montgomery, Ala., Wednesday. Gov. Robert Bentley issued a Thanksgiving pardon for the bird. It was the first time the ceremony was held without South Alabama turkey grower Bill Bates, who died in August. Bates began the tradition of giving a Thanksgiving turkey to the Alabama governor 65 years ago.   (Dave Martin / Associated Press)

Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley issued a Thanksgiving pardon for Clyde the turkey on Wednesday, Nov. 20. It was the first time the ceremony was held without South Alabama turkey grower Bill Bates, who died in August. Bates began the tradition of giving a Thanksgiving turkey to the Alabama governor 65 years ago.

Robert Bentley

Gov. Robert Bentley visits with Clyde the turkey following a pardoning ceremony at the Governor’s Mansion in Montgomery, Ala., Wednesday.   (Dave Martin / Associated Press)

Robert Bentley, Dianne Bentley

Gov. Robert Bentley issues a Thanksgiving pardon for Clyde, right, and Henrietta during a turkey presentation at the Governor’s Mansion in Montgomery, Ala., Wednesday. At rear is First Lady Dianne Bentley.  (Dave Martin / Associated Press)

Clyde the turkey

Clyde the turkey struts around the front lawn of the Governor’s Mansion in Montgomery, Ala., Wednesday. Gov. Robert Bentley issued a Thanksgiving pardon for the bird.   (Dave Martin / Associated Press)

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