Easter Egg Roll,
Cleveland Administration
April 23, 1887
Unknown artist, Frank Leslie's Illustrated weekly
Credit : White House Historical Association (White House Collection)
Children run and tumble in this view of the annual Easter Egg Roll held the Monday after Easter on the South Lawn. This tradition started with President Hayes and is still enjoyed at the White House today.
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