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Also, watch Arroyo discuss the story on EWTN News Nightly:Ĭlick here if you cannot see the video above. President Abraham Lincoln is known as the Great Emancipator, the Savior of the. Bush restarted it in 1989.Ĭheck out Raymond Arroyo's children's book, 'The Magnificent Mischief of Tad Lincoln' for purchase in the EWTN Religious Catalogue. The Untold Story of Abraham Lincoln and His Boys-Robert, Eddy, Willie, and Tad. It did not occur consistently, however, until George H.W. Kennedy was the first to carry on the tradition. While the Turkey Pardon began with Lincoln, President John F.

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Then, Abe Lincoln, with his heart full of mercy and love for his son, 'granted Jack the turkey a full reprieve of execution.' The Turkey Pardon Now The president's son cried and begged his father to save his pet turkey from its execution. Tad was very upset upon learning his beloved friend was meant for Christmas dinner! Book overview learn about the larger-than-life personality of Tad Lincoln and his father President Abe Lincoln, highlighting the importance of family see the. The First Turkey PardonĪfter the White House was gifted with a Christmas turkey, Tad Lincoln befriended it.Īccording to Arroyo, 'He named his playmate Jack, like the toy soldier he and Willie used to play with.' 'Tad taught Jack to eat from his hand, to trot behind him, and took him out for walks on a leash.' However, Willie died of typhoid fever at age 11.īoth overcome by terrible grief, Tad and Abe developed a close-knit relationship.ĭuring the Civil War, Tad often lay near his father's desk and listened to those seeking presidential pardons. The boys even interrupted cabinet meetings to request 'pardons' for their toys! 1865 illustration of Lincoln burial (Frank Leslies Illustrated Newspaper) The receiving vault (foreground) and the tomb (background)The Lincoln Tomb is the final resting place of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States his wife Mary Todd Lincoln and three of their four sons: Edward, William, and Thomas.

Children poked fun at him, so he stayed close to his family in the White House.Īlongside his brother, Willie, seven-year-old Tad stirred up trouble and brought childlike life to the White House. Tad suffered from a cleft palate, which resulted in speech problems. In one of his latest books, EWTN's Raymond Arroyo captures the story of Abraham Lincoln's merciful heart through his love for his son, Tad Lincoln.

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