Tee Ball on the White House Lawn

President Bush brought tee ball to the South Lawn of the White House during his administration. In addition to celebrating America's favorite past time, the annual game was played in recognition of its importance in fostering teamwork among America’s youth.

This gallery consists of photographs taken throughout the Administration of President George W. Bush of Tee Ball on the South Lawn, an annual event that began in April 2001.

A McGuire Air Force Base Yankee leads off with a hit during Tee Ball against the Dolcom Little League Indians at the White House.

Spectators hold cameras and cheer on the tee ball players

Three little leaguers dive for the ball on the South Lawn of the White House

Mrs. Laura W. Bush autographs a glove for a Dolcom Little League Indian.

A tee ball player runs across home plate

Members of the Luray, Virginia Red Wings watch from the bench.

President George W. Bush offers a congratulatory hug as game balls are handed out.

Players of the Jose M. Rodriguez Little League Angels look toward President George W. Bush.

President George W. Bush presents Angel Tavarez with a baseball. President Bush is joined on the field by Roberto Clemente, Jr. and Dugout, the Little League mascot.

President George W. Bush is joined during the playing of the National Anthem by Roberto Clemente Jr., Angel Macias, and actor Jake T. Austin at Tee Ball on the South Lawn.

A player with the Cramer Hill Little League Red Sox of Camden, New Jersey, is the center of media attention.

Three children gather to watch tee ball on the South Lawn.

A tee ball player leaps in the air as he crosses home.

Two opposing players high-five on the field

A tee ball player smiles at the mascot in the out field.

A player is accompanied to first base by a South Lawn buddy.

President George W. Bush is joined for the singing of the national anthem by Meredith Cripe.

The first base player catches a ball in his glove.

An excited member of the Wrigley Little League Dodgers of Los Angeles shows off his Presidential autographed baseball (P071507JB-0240)

Players hold their hats over their hearts during the singing of the National Anthem.

A player hits the ball during the season opener.

Players celebrate at the conclusion of the season opener game.

President George W. Bush poses for a photo with a fan in the stands

Teams pose together for a photo on the South Lawn of the White House.

President George W. Bush high-fives players during a tee ball game

Mrs. Barbara Bush, Florida Governor Jeb Bush, former President George H. W. Bush, Mrs. Laura Bush and President George W. Bush lead the applause for players during Tee Ball game.

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