Washington, UNITED STATES: A performer dressed as the cartoon character Charlie Brown greets children during the annual Easter Egg roll 09 April 2007 at the White House in Washingon, DC. The tradition dates back to 1878 when President Rutherford B. Hayes opened the White House grounds to local children for an Easter egg roll. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images)