Celebrating thanksgiving at his florida estate. He has chosen the first women for his cabinet and he is calling on the nation to come together. Weijia jiang reports. Its where we raise reporter president elect donald trump is urging americans to unite, following a bitter election. Its my prayer that on this thanksgiving, we begin to heal our divisions and move forward as one country, strengthened by shared purpose and very, very common resolve. The message through a video provided by his transition team. Its time to restore the bonds of trust between citizens, because when america is unified, there is nothing beyond our reach. Reporter on wednesday, former critic, South Carolina governor nikki haley, accepted the position of u. S. Ambassador to united nations. The daughter of immigrants from india, she is the first minority Republican Party donor betsy devos of michigan agreed to become mr. Trumps secretary of education. She is a strong advocate for schools of choice. But never worked in a classroom. Former rival, ben carson hinted on his Facebook Page he will accept the position of secretary of housing and urban development. The president elect still has several more appointments to make before the inauguration, but he is right on schedule, compared to at least four previous administrations. Security is keeping a close eye on mr. Trumps maralago estate mr. Trump is celebrating a family thanksgiving and working on putting together his administration. Weijia jiang, cbs news, the white house. President obama saved the lives of two final turkeys as his time in office nears an end. He pardoned the bird yesterday at the white house. Their names are tater and tot. His two nephews joined him for the longstanding tradition but his two daughters missed the ceremony for the first time. Handle his dad jokes any more whavet i havent told them y, we are going to do this every year from now on. No cameras, just us, every year no way im cutting this habit cold turkey oh, boy. The president ended his speech with a thanksgiving twist. To his 2008 campaign slogan, yes, we cran. As in cranberry. Coming up on the morning news. Ecigarette explosion. Caught on video, an strong cigarette bursts into flames in a mans plant. A police stop takes a dangerous turn for a Police Officer. This is the cbs morning news. Which helps you feel more energized. All day long. I want what he has. The first place to stop and the best place to shop sday at 6pm with incredible black friday doorbusters. Get the playstation 4 or a 49 inch 4k hd tv for just 249. 99. Get 4. 99 after rebate kitchen electrics. The fitbit alta is 99. 99 and get 19. 99 toys. Plus only once a year everyone gets 15 kohls cash for every 50 spent. The first place to stop and the best place to shop is kohls black friday. Dont miss it oh, look. Another antiwrinkle cream neutrogena . Rapid wrinkle repair works. In one week. With the. 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Reporter its not every day you get a personal tourof the Lincoln Memorial and the tour guide is a billionaire. Where does he rank in your we have had a lot of great president but no doubt lincoln held the country together and therefore i think is probably our greatest president. Reporter financier David Rubenstein has donated millions to restore the Lincoln Memorial. Giving 18. 5 million to the park service to repair this memorials stained walls and leaky roof and to scrub clean two iconic murals and to move some of the important and most important words ever uttered by an american president , but the biggest change will be underground. Where are we right now . Right now, we are under the Lincoln Memorial. Reporter for the first time, tourists will be able to see this subterranean cavern and to view the graffiti sketched by construction workers almost a hundred years ago. This area . The visitors area is up here. Reporter the center will dramatically change the Lincoln Memorial experience. So there will be much more opportunity to learn about lincoln and to really come away from this Lincoln Memorial with a real sense of who lincoln was and what he did. Reporter why do you do this . I do it because i think im giving back to my country in a small, modest way, perhaps, and hope ill inspire other people to do the same. Reporter you would like to see other people do what do you. Absolutely. I dont have enough resources to do it myself. I want other people to do it as well. Reporter a mission born of rubensteins love of his country and the great americans who gave it life. Chip reid, cbs news, washington. Coming up after your local news on cbs this morning, we will meet miss veteran america and show you how the competition unites women from the armed forces for a good cause. Plus, tips on finding the right sneaker for you and whether expensive ones are really worth it. 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