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Slipping and sliding, eggs are tossed in rainy race on the South Lawn during the 2004 White House Easter Egg Roll Monday, April 12, 2004. Because of inclement weather, the annual event closed at noon. None


Secretary Rod Paige - Opening Remarks
Opening Remarks
Sec. Rod Paige

Secretary Ann Veneman reads
Corduroy's Easter
Read by Sec. Ann Veneman

Secretary Alphonso Jackson reads
Green Eggs and Ham
Read by Sec. Alphonso Jackson

Kathleen Card reads
The Kissing Hand
Read by Kathleen Card

Author Doug Wood reads
Old Turtle
Read by Author Doug Wood

Author Devin Scillian reads
Fibblestax
Read by Author Devin Scillian

Author Laura Numeroff reads
If You Give a Pig a Pancake?
Read by Author Laura Numeroff

As families and friends gather to enjoy this Easter season, we celebrate God's gift of freedom and His love that conquers death. For those who observe Easter, our faith brings confidence that good will overcome evil and that joy is everlasting.   Read 2004 Message

Local artists created the decorated eggs, which represent each state and the District of Columbia. The 2004 Easter Egg Collection continues the tradition that began in 1994 where each state sends a decorated egg to the White House for display. The collection is coordinated by the American Egg Board.   View 2004 Decorative Eggs



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Sara Armstrong, Director of the White House Visitors Office, took your questions on the Easter Egg Roll. Read Transcript.

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