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President Biden brings Thanksgiving pies to Nantucket firefighters

President Biden brings Thanksgiving pies to Nantucket firefighters
President Biden brings Thanksgiving pies to Nantucket firefighters 00:25

NANTUCKET - Nantucket firefighters who had to work on Thanksgiving got a special visit from the President of the United States.

President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden brought their 2-year-old grandson, Beau, to the Nantucket firehouse Thursday morning.

They brought pumpkin pies for the firefighters. The firefighters gave Beau a miniature helmet as a gift.

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President Joe Biden, First Lady Jill Biden and grandson Beau Biden Jr., arrive with pies for firefighters on Nantucket, November 24, 2022. MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images

The president then headed back to his rental home to call military families to thank them for their service.

Massachusetts State Police K-9s are helping with security during the Biden's visit to Nantucket.

Scout, Neutron and Nancy, who are part of the State Police Bomb Squad, had a minute to take a break and bask in the sun Thanksgiving morning before returning to duty.

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The Bidens have been visiting Nantucket for Thanksgiving since 1975.

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