Aerial View of the 1987 White House Easter Egg Roll

This photograph, taken on April 20, 1987 by White House photographer Pete Souza, presents an aerial view of the South Grounds during the annual White House Easter Egg Roll. During the beloved tradition, first held in 1878, local children and their families descend upon the White House South Grounds for springtime games and festivities. As President Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan were in transit following a vacation to their California ranch, Vice President George H. W. Bush and Second Lady Barbara Bush presided over the 1987 festivities. This photograph is part of a collection belonging to former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller. Haller served as executive chef of the White House from 1966-1987.