President Barack Obama pardoned his first White House turkey, Courage, a little while ago. The White House has since released video of the ceremony (see below), during which Obama called Courage "a good looking bird." The president was in a joking mood, noting that "there are days when I'm reminded why I ran for this office ... and then there are days like this, when you pardon a turkey and send it Disneyland."

Obama also announced that the entire Obama family will be heading to D.C. non-profit Martha's Table this afternoon to deliver a few turkeys, reminding us once again that the Obamas have made a point of getting involved with local groups like virtually no other first family.

Funnier still is this preview video of the ceremony, put together by White House staff:

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