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White House Holds Annual Easter Egg Roll (Photos)
The yearly event represents an important part of the White House's role in American life.
WASHINGTON, DC — The White House held the annual "Easter Egg Roll" on Monday, the yearly event in which the home of the president is opened up to the public and kids fill the landmark's lawn.
While it's a lighthearted event, the day represents an important part of the president's job above and beyond the stern commander-in-chief role and administrative duties. It is in part a celebration of the public-facing job of the president as a representative of the government to and for the citizenry. And from a partisan angle, the event serves as good public relations for the president.
Enjoy the photos of the day below.
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Watch @FLOTUS read to the Easter Egg Roll attendees. https://t.co/vYRd1fDGkQ pic.twitter.com/rjvxLNWJKF
— WH Easter Egg Roll (@wheastereggroll) April 17, 2017
A kid asks Trump to sign his hat at the White House Easter Egg Roll. The president signs ... and then tosses the hat into the crowd. pic.twitter.com/7ExdhpO97H
— POLITICO (@politico) April 17, 2017
@wheastereggroll Such a great time this morning. Thanks! pic.twitter.com/xzMG1aLuqY
— Aaron Peters (@aarontakesdc) April 17, 2017
Hello Mr. President pic.twitter.com/q3FW2N7LE7
— Richard Kerr (@thepointsjock) April 17, 2017
No #EasterEggRoll is complete without a game of tennis. Hit the court & #PlayForLife: https://t.co/P2XJkcZkKu pic.twitter.com/0slrgxRHMQ
— USTA (@usta) April 17, 2017
@FLOTUS @POTUS @realDonaldTrump @WhiteHouse @wheastereggroll pic.twitter.com/Xgisow5OKK
— Beth Talmage (@beth_talmage) April 17, 2017
Judging by G-Wiz expression, I have an idea where Spicer's right hand is #EasterEggRoll pic.twitter.com/Qc163f1yB9
— DamianS (@Slimiath) April 17, 2017
First Lady Melania is now addressing the crowd. pic.twitter.com/7shkhKbTqq
— WH Easter Egg Roll (@wheastereggroll) April 17, 2017
Photo credit: White House/Lawrence Jackson
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