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...
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Bundled up against a crisp March morning, thousands of children ran, jumped, crawled, and skipped merrily across the lawn in this year's renewal of a spring rite dating to President Rutherford B. Hayes' administration in 1878. This time around President Bush joined his wife, Laura, his mother Barbara Bush, and daughter, Jenna, in presiding over the festivities.
"We're sure glad you are here," Bush shouted from the White House's Blue Room balcony. Later he blew the whistle to start the egg roll races, chuckling at the children's mirth while the first lady applauded their efforts ... The festivities also included an egg hunt, musical performances, reading, magicians, and face painting."
"Thousands Attend Egg Roll," Daily News Record, Harrisburg, Virginia, March 25, 2008.
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