BBCNEWS The Context with Christian Fraser June 4, 2024 20:24:00
The focus is of course on the children, and it's considered a happy and relative non—partistan event in an otherwise divicise city. things can get colorful, like in 1927 when first lady grace coolidge entertained a crowd of children by holding up her pet raccoon. not a rabbit, but a raccoon. go figure. first ladies often get the chance to shine at such events, including eleanor roosevelt taking part in the event in 1936. the egg roll is a chance for the first couple to share the spotlight, like in 1982 when ronald and nancy reagan found themselves literally surrounded by easter cheer. and fo...