After a pandemic hiatus, President Joe Biden, first lady Jill Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris launched the first White House Easter Egg Roll in two years on Monday, resuming an annual tradition for children that dates back to 1878.
"Ready, set, go!" Biden shouted and blew a whistle to begin the festivities, in which children race to roll pastel-colored eggs down a portion of the South Lawn using long-handled spoons.
A light rain did nothing to put a damper on an event in which 30,000 children and adults were participating. Many top administration officials were on hand for the egg roll, including Secretary of State Antony Blinken and White House press secretary Jen Psaki and their children.U.S. President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden gesture during the annual Easter Egg Roll at the White House in Washington, U.S. April 18, 2022.
While Harris blew a whistle to launch a wave of egg rollers, the Bidens went to another a section of the lawn to read a children's book, “Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?” They were soon joined by NBC's "Tonight Show" host Jimmy Fallon, who read aloud his children's book, "Nana Loves You More."
The theme of the event was "egg-ucation," and the South Lawn was set up with an education theme. Jill Biden is a community college professor. The egg roll event is a tradition begun by then-President Rutherford B. Hayes in 1878. The coronavirus pandemic forced cancellation of the event in 2020 and 2021.Reporting by Steve Holland and Jeff Mason; editing by Jonathan Oatis
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Bidens welcome Easter Egg Roll back to White House after 2-year hiatusPresident Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden welcomed families to the White House on Monday for the famed Easter Egg Roll after a two-year hiatus due to COVID.
Read more »
Bidens kick off first Easter Egg Roll in two yearsAfter a pandemic hiatus, President Joe Biden, first lady Jill Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris launched the first White House Easter Egg Roll in two years on Monday, resuming an annual tradition for children that dates back to 1878. 'Ready, set, go!' Biden shouted and blew a whistle to begin the festivities, in which children race to roll pastel-colored eggs down a portion of the South Lawn using long-handled spoons. Many top administration officials were on hand for the egg roll, including Secretary of State Antony Blinken and White House press secretary Jen Psaki and their children.
Read more »
Bidens welcome Easter 'EGGucation' roll back to the White HousePresident Biden welcomed the Easter Egg Roll back to the White House Monday— the first since before the coronavirus pandemic.
Read more »
White House Easter Egg Roll returns after 2 yearsAfter two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, Pres. Biden and first lady Jill Biden welcome families to White House Easter Egg Roll. 'This year, we're finally getting together again and it's so special.'
Read more »
White House hosts first Easter Egg Roll since 2019Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband, second gentleman Doug Emhoff comforted a young egg-roller who cried during the White House's Easter Egg Roll on Monday. The event returned for the first time since 2019.
Read more »
White House Easter Egg Roll returns after 2-year, COVID-induced hiatusThe White House is hoping to stir up some “egg-citement” when the Easter Egg Roll returns on Monday after a two-year, coronavirus-induced hiatus.
Read more »