April 5, 2010: The Obama family hosts the annual Easter Egg roll on the South Lawn of the White House. Special guests include the cast of the TV show Glee, actress Reese Witherspoon, Olympic Gold Medalist Apolo Ohno, author J.K. Rowling, and others. Pictures of last year’s event are here.
President Obama plays referee as the roll begins.
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The Obamas kick off the festivities with some introductory remarks.
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Apolo Ohno listens to the National Anthem, sung by Glee cast member Amber Riley.
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Reese Witherspoon attended the event with her daughter Ava and her son Deacon.
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Photo by Jeff Malet/maletphoto.com
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The President reads Dr. Seuss’s “Green Eggs And Ham” as Malia, Sasha, and Michelle Obama look on.
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The cast of the TV show Glee performed several songs throughout the day.
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Matthew Morrison, also from Glee, sang “Somewhere Over The Rainbow.”
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J.K. Rowling reads from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.
Official White House Photo By Drew Angerer
The Obamas with the Easter Bunny (Deputy Director of Oval Office Operations Brian Mosteller) in the Green Room of the White House.
Official White House Photo By Pete Souza
Michelle and Malia Obama watch the cast of Glee perform.
Official White House Photo By Samantha Appleton
