President Obama spent this 2010 Thanksgiving day with his family, friends and staff. Earlier in the day, the President called ten members of the U.S. armed services (two members of each branch) deployed in Iraq or Afghanistan to wish them and their families a happy Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving Eve, Mr. Obama pardoned two turkeys, Apple and Cider, then volunteered with his family at Martha's Table, the Washington, D.C. charity, distributing food to the needy.
According to the White House, the Obama's Thanksgiving menu consisted of these traditional American dishes:
Thanksgiving Dinner:
- Turkey
- Ham
- Cornbread Stuffing
- Oyster Stuffing
- Greens
- Sweet Potatoes
- Mashed Potatoes
- Green Bean Casserole
- Macaroni and Cheese
- Dinner Rolls
Thanksgiving Dessert:
- Apple Pie
- Pumpkin Pie
- Sweet Potato Pie
- Banana Cream Pie
- Cherry Pie
- Huckleberry Pie
