President Barack Obama checks to see if everyone is ready at the start of the White House Easter Egg Roll

WASHINGTON - APRIL 13: U.S. President Barack Obama (R) checks to see if everyone is ready at the start of the White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House April 13, 2009 in Washington, DC. The White House Easter Egg Roll is a tradition dating back to 1878 during the presidency of President Rutherford B. Hayes. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Barack Obama