The Triumphant Life of Theodore Roosevelt edited by J. Martin Miller

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DAILY LIFE AT THE WHITE HOUSE
see the President has an appointment with him or not. If the
individual has an appointment, his arrival is announced by
telephone. The secret service men, who are stationed at
the entrance to the residence, are always informed when
callers have an engagement and are entitled to approach
the residence.
Those who go to Oyster Bay expecting to see the Presi-
dent without an engagement may be detained there for some
time, or meet with disappointment. The President goes to
his country home for recreation and rest. He sees everybody,
however, when he possibly can. It is assumed that people will
be considerate of the President's well-being, and not annoy
him by frequent visits, unless they have very important busi-
ness. It should be considered that this is the only opportunity
the President has for rest.
NOT ALLOWED TO LEAVE THE COUNTRY
The President of the United States is the only citizen of
the Republic who is prohibited from leaving our shores and
visiting a foreign land, while he is President. There is not a
free American citizen in this country who is not privileged to
leave this country at any time he chooses, except the Presi-
dent of the United States.
EASTER EGG ROLLING
The Easter egg rolling on the White House grounds on
the Monday following each Easter Sunday is a unique affair.
The custom of inviting the children of Washington to the
White House grounds once a year originated many years ago,
and no president and his wife have given serious consideration
to putting a stop to the custom. President and Mrs. Roose-
velt take a special delight in this annual festival for the small