Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/obama-designates-popcorn-as-national-thanksgiving-turkey Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Story President Obama, referring to the presidential turkey pardon tradition, said he has "many awesome and solemn responsibilities. This is not one of them."The president pardoned gobbler "Popcorn" in annual ceremony at the White House on Wednesday, after an online contest determined which of the two selected toms — the other being "Caramel" — deserved the National Thanksgiving Turkey title. Watch Watch the Full Episode PBS NewsHour from Nov 27, 2013