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President Obama Descends South Portico Steps with Easter Bunny

This photograph was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on April 6, 2015, during the official White House Easter Egg Roll. Here, President Barack Obama leads Bo, one of the first family's Portuguese Water Dogs, down the steps of the South Portico. He is joined by the official White House Easter Bunny, who carries a bunch of balloons, commemorating the fifth anniversary of First Lady Michelle Obama's "Let's Move!" campaign. The theme of the official White House Easter Egg Roll in 2015 was #GimmeFive, which commemorated the fifth anniversary of the initiative by challenging the public to incorporate five new healthy habits into their daily routine, and share their positive lifestyle choices on social media. The event featured sports and fitness zones, cooking demonstrations, storytelling, appearances by costumed characters, musical performances, and classic seasonal activities such as an egg hunt and egg roll race. Performers at the event included rapper Diggy, girl group Fifth Harmony, pop duo MKTO, the cast of the Broadway musical "Newsies," So You Think You Can Dance" all-star contestants, and entertainers from the classic children's television show "Sesame Street."
Photographer
Matthew D'Agostino
Date of Work
April 6, 2015
Type
Photograph
Credit
White House Historical Association