The President’s Choice

The White House selects the names of the National Thanksgiving Turkey and its alternate, often chosen from suggestions submitted by the public. In recent years, a White House social media campaign has engaged the public to vote on which turkey should be the alternate and which should be presented as the National Thanksgiving Turkey. The final choice is announced by the president during the ceremony. A listing of recent name pairings for the National Thanksgiving turkey and alternate is listed below.

• 2020 – Corn and Cob (Iowa)
• 2019 – Butter and Bread (North Carolina)
• 2018 – Peas and Carrots (South Dakota)
• 2017 – Drumstick and Wishbone (Minnesota)
• 2016 – Tot and Tater (Iowa)
• 2015 – Abe and Honest (California)
• 2014 – Cheese and Mac (Ohio)
• 2013 – Popcorn and Caramel (Minnesota)
• 2012 – Cobbler and Gobbler (Virginia)
• 2011 – Liberty and Peace (Minnesota)
• 2010 – Apple and Cider (California)
• 2009 – Courage and Carolina (North Carolina)
• 2008 – Pecan and Pumpkin (Iowa)
• 2007 – May and Flower (Indiana)
• 2006 – Flyer and Fryer (Missouri)