How the White House Easter Egg Roll became one of the oldest American traditions

Mon, 04/01/2024 - 13:07

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• The White House Easter Egg Roll has been a spring tradition for more than 140 years.
• Rutherford B. Hayes started the tradition after kids were banned from rolling eggs on Capitol Hill.
• The Bidens hosted the White House Easter Egg Roll on Monday.

For over 140 years, US presidents have welcomed members of the public to celebrate Easter on the White House lawn with an Easter Egg Roll.

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How the White House Easter Egg Roll became one of the oldest American traditions