White House Egg Roll
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President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama wave after they spoke to the crowd during the annual White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House March 28, 2016 in Washington, DC. The tradition dates back to 1878 when President Rutherford B. Hayes allowed children to roll eggs on the South Lawn. (Photo: Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
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Families wait for the arrival of President Barack Obama during the White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Monday, March 28, 2016. Thousands of children gathered at the White House for the annual Easter Egg Roll. This year's event features live music, sports courts, cooking stations, storytelling, and Easter egg rolling. (Photo: AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
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Actress and producer Genevieve Goings reads Dr. Seuss' 'Green Eggs and Ham' during the White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House April 6, 2015 in Washington, DC. Thousands of people people are expected to attend the 137-year-old tradition of rolling colored eggs down the White House lawn that was started by President Rutherford B. Hayes in 1878. (Photo: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
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Young children roll Easter eggs on the South Lawn of the White House during the annual White House Easter Egg Roll March 28, 2016 in Washington, DC. Thousands of people attended the 138-year-old tradition of rolling colored eggs down the White House lawn that was started by President Rutherford B. Hayes in 1878. (Photo: Win McNamee/Getty Images)
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Flanked by first lady Michelle Obama and President Barack Obama, Idina Menzel (C) sings the National Anthem during the annual White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House March 28, 2016 in Washington, DC. The tradition dates back to 1878 when President Rutherford B. Hayes allowed children to roll eggs on the South Lawn. (Photo: Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
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