{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://dondavis.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-don-davis-celebrates-north-carolina-grown-turkeys-annual-white", "Congressman Don Davis Celebrates North Carolina-Grown Turkeys at Annual White House Thanksgiving Tradition", "2025-11-25", "2025", "2025-11", "Democrat", "House", "NC", "Donald G. Davis", "D000230", "dondavis.house.gov", "dondavis", "https://dondavis.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) celebrates North Carolina\u2019s proud role in one of our nation\u2019s most time-honored holiday customs: the National Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation at the White House. 2025\u2019s distinguished birds, Gobble and Waddle, were born in Wayne County and raised by Butterball contract grower Travis Pittman and his family in Kenly, North Carolina.\n\n\u201cThese turkeys represent the very best of eastern North Carolina - hard work, family, and the deep agricultural tradition that helps feed our nation,\u201d said Congressman Davis. \u201cFrom our farmers and producers, to the folks who work year-round to bring food to the table, this moment is a celebration of their dedication. Eastern North Carolina is proud to help carry on this uniquely American tradition.\u201d\n\nGobble and Waddle received their official Thanksgiving pardons during the annual ceremony at the White House before heading back home to North Carolina. The Pittman family - Travis, his wife Amanda, and their young son Carter - raised and prepared the turkeys for their national debut, ensuring they were comfortable with people, cameras, and the excitement of the ceremony.\n\nAfter their time in Washington, the turkeys will retire under the expert care of the Prestage Department of Poultry Science at North Carolina State University, where they will serve as agricultural education ambassadors and highlight North Carolina\u2019s leadership as the nation\u2019s second-largest turkey-producing state.\n\n\u201cThe story of Gobble and Waddle reminds us that Thanksgiving is about gratitude for the farmers, workers, and communities who make all this possible,\u201d said Congressman Davis. \u201cEastern North Carolina is proud to play such an important role in feeding families across America.\u201d\n\nThe National Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation dates back to President Harry Truman in 1947 and continues today as a cherished American tradition celebrated across administrations.\n\nMore images of Gooble and Waddle can be found HERE.\n\nCongressman Davis serves on the U.S. House Agriculture Committee, where he is the ranking member of the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:52:45Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://dondavis.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-don-davis-celebrates-north-carolina-grown-turkeys-annual-white"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.8896081708371639, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}