Collection The Kennedy Rose Garden
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Easter Egg Roll, 1921
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- Library of Congress
Easter Egg Roll, 1921
Created in 1921.
After World War I, the White House was opened to the public once again. Traditional activities, such as the annual Easter Egg Roll, pictured here, and the New Year's Day reception, were again hosted by the president and first lady.
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