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A tradition that started in 1814 by Dolley Madison is continuing today with the 136th White House Easter egg roll. This year, approximately 30,000 people were expected to crowd the South Lawn to the theme of "Hop into Healthy, Swing into Shape," encouraging kids to lead healthy, active lives.

President Barack Obama, singer Cam Anthony, and the Easter Bunny wave from the Truman Balcony of the White House in Washington, Monday, April 21, 2014, during the White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn. Thousands of children are gathered at the White House for the annual Easter Egg Roll. This year's event features live music, cooking stations, storytelling, and of course, some Easter egg rolling. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

This image released by ABC shows former professional football player Michael Strahan, co-host of "Live! with Kelly and Michael," with first lady Michelle Obama, left, during the annual White House Easter Egg Roll at The White House in Washington, D.C., on Monday, April 21, 2014. (AP Photo/Disney- ABC Domestic Television, David M. Russell)

President Barack Obama laughs with former NBA players from left Dikembe Mutombo, Felipe Lopez and Etan Thomas during the annual White House Easter Egg Roll, Monday, April 21, 2014, on the court on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. Thousands of children gathered at the White House for the annual Easter Egg Roll. This year's event features live music, cooking stations, storytelling, and of course, some Easter egg rolling. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

President Barack Obama and former NBA basketball player Etan Thomas play basketball during the annual White House Easter Egg Roll, Monday, April 21, 2014, on the court on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. Thousands of children gathered at the White House for the annual Easter Egg Roll. This year's event features live music, cooking stations, storytelling, and of course, some Easter egg rolling. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

A youngster gets an enthusiastic hug from first lady Michelle Obama after she read to a group of children during the annual White House Easter Egg Roll, Monday, April 21, 2014, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. This year's event features live music, cooking stations, storytelling, and of course, some Easter egg rolling.(AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

First lady Michelle Obama hosts a healthful recipes demonstration with chef Marc Murphy, Skai Jackson, center, Karan Brar, right, from the Disney Channel show �Jessie,� during the annual White House Easter Egg Roll, Monday, April 21, 2014, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. This year's event features live music, cooking stations, storytelling, and of course, some Easter egg rolling. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

President Barack Obama blows the whistle to start the annual White House Easter Egg Roll, Monday, April 21, 2014, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. Thousands of children gathered at the White House for the annual Easter Egg Roll. This year's event features live music, cooking stations, storytelling, and of course, some Easter egg rolling. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

President Barack Obama plays tennis during the annual White House Easter Egg Roll, Monday, April 21, 2014, on the tennis court on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. Thousands of children gathered at the White House for the annual Easter Egg Roll. This year's event features live music, cooking stations, storytelling, and of course, some Easter egg rolling. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

President Barack Obama plays doubles tennis with a youth partner during the annual White House Easter Egg Roll, Monday, April 21, 2014, on the tennis court on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. Thousands of children gathered at the White House for the annual Easter Egg Roll. This year's event features live music, cooking stations, storytelling, and of course, some Easter egg rolling. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

President Barack Obama laughs with a volunteer during the annual White House Easter Egg Roll, Monday, April 21, 2014, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. Thousands of children gathered at the White House for the annual Easter Egg Roll. This year's event features live music, cooking stations, storytelling, and of course, some Easter egg rolling. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

First lady Michelle Obama gets a high-five from some youngsters after reading to them during the annual White House Easter Egg Roll, Monday, April 21, 2014, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. This year's event features live music, cooking stations, storytelling, and of course, some Easter egg rolling. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

First lady Michelle Obama hosts a healthful recipes demonstration with, from left, chef Marc Murphy, and Cameron Boyce and Peyton List from the Disney Channel show �Jessie,� during the annual White House Easter Egg Roll, Monday, April 21, 2014, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. This year's event features live music, cooking stations, storytelling, and of course, some Easter egg rolling. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

A youngster gets a hug from first lady Michelle Obama after she read to a group of children during the annual White House Easter Egg Roll, Monday, April 21, 2014, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. This year's event features live music, cooking stations, storytelling, and of course, some Easter egg rolling. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

First lady Michelle Obama greets two girls after she read to a group of children at the annual White House Easter Egg Roll, Monday, April 21, 2014, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. This year's event features live music, cooking stations, storytelling, and of course, some Easter egg rolling. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

A a pair of youngster get a hug from first lady Michelle Obama after she read to children during the annual White House Easter Egg Roll, Monday, April 21, 2014, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. This year's event features live music, cooking stations, storytelling, and of course, some Easter egg rolling.(AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama cheer a little egg roller as they host the White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House is Washington, Monday, April 21, 2014. Thousands of children gathered at the White House for the annual Easter Egg Roll. This year's event features live music, cooking stations, storytelling, and of course, some Easter egg rolling. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

President Barack Obama, flanked by lady Michelle Obama, and the Easter Bunny, gestures as he speak as they stand on the Truman Balcony of the White House in Washington, Monday, April 21, 2014, during the White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn. Thousands of children are gathered at the White House for the annual Easter Egg Roll. This year's event features live music, cooking stations, storytelling, and of course, some Easter egg rolling. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

The Easter Bunny watches as President Barack Obama kisses first lady Michelle Obama, Monday, April 21, 2014, on the Truman Balcony of the White House in Washington during the White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn. Thousands of children are gathered at the White House for the annual Easter Egg Roll. This year's event features live music, cooking stations, storytelling, and of course, some Easter egg rolling. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

First lady Michelle Obama flexes her arms after getting a high-five from some youngsters during the annual White House Easter Egg Roll, Monday, April 21, 2014, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. This year's event features live music, cooking stations, storytelling, and of course, some Easter egg rolling.(AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

President Barack Obama makes a face as he reads "Where the Wild Things Are" by Maurice Sendak, during the White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House is Washington, Monday, April 21, 2014. Thousands of children are gathered at the White House for the annual Easter Egg Roll. This year's event features live music, cooking stations, storytelling, and of course, some Easter egg rolling. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama cheer and applaud as they host the White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House is Washington, Monday, April 21, 2014. Thousands of children gathered at the White House for the annual Easter Egg Roll. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama kicked off the festivities on the White House South Lawn. This year's event features live music, cooking stations, storytelling, and of course, some Easter egg rolling.(AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 21: Children participate in the annual White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn April 21, 2014 in Washington, DC. U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama hosted thousands of children for the annual White House event dating back to 1876 that features live music, sports courts, cooking stations, storytelling, as well as the Easter egg roll this year. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

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President Barack Obama, singer Cam Anthony, and the Easter Bunny wave from the Truman Balcony of the White House in Washington, Monday, April 21, 2014, during the White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn. Thousands of children are gathered at the White House for the annual Easter Egg Roll. This year's event features live music, cooking stations, storytelling, and of course, some Easter egg rolling. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

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