Collection White House Easter Egg Roll
Since 1878, American presidents and their families have celebrated Easter Monday by hosting an "egg roll" party. Held on the South...
Arrival Ceremony for Mexican President Vicente Fox
- Photographer
- Tina Hager
- Date of Work
- September 5, 2001.
- Medium
- Photo
- Credit
- The White House
Arrival Ceremony for Mexican President Vicente Fox
On September 5, 2001, the White House South Lawn was the site of the arrival ceremony for the state visit of President Vicente Fox of Mexico. Brightly colored flags, uniformed military personnel in tight formations, and music from the U. S. Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps provided a dazzling display against the south front of the White House.
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