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...
Origins of the White House Easter Egg Roll - Photo 2
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- Martin Luther King Jr. Library (Washingtoniana Division)
Origins of the White House Easter Egg Roll - Photo 2
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