President Obama Hosts Thanksgiving At White House
Last Update: 11/26/2009 6:22 pm
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama put out a cornucopia of foods, including six different types of pies, for his 50 or so Thanksgiving guests at the White House. Family, friends and staff filled the White House for the event which also featured turkey, honey-baked ham, oyster stuffing, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes and green bean casserole. Obama's favorite Thanksgiving dishes, according to the White House, are turkey and pumpkin pie. Before the extensive Thanksgiving spread, Obama called U.S. servicemen and women stationed around the world. The White House says during the calls, Obama wished them Happy Thanksgiving and let them know that he and the first lady are "truly thankful for their service and sacrifice on behalf of the nation." Obama plans next Tuesday to unveil a new battle plan for Afghanistan, including an increase in U.S. forces and a strategy for ending America's military involvement there. Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.
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