Easter Egg Roll: Bunnies and Other Easter Animals
First pets are a popular attraction at the White House egg roll. Canine attendees of the event have included a...
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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