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  • A McGuire Air Force Base Yankee leads off with a hit during Tee Ball against the Dolcom Little League Indians at the White House.
    A McGuire Air Force Base Yankee leads off with a hit during Tee Ball on the South Lawn, June 23, 2006, against the Dolcom Little League Indians at the White House. (P062306PM-0121)
  • Spectators hold cameras and cheer on the tee ball players
    Families root for their kids as they also document the All-Star tee-ball action at the White House. (P071608SC-0416)
    View in the National Archives Catalog
  • Three little leaguers dive for the ball on the South Lawn of the White House
    Three players for the Dolcom Little League Indians of the Naval Submarine Base in Groton, Ct., all dive for the ball during action in the opening game of the 2006 Tee Ball season. (P062306PM-0168)
    View in the National Archives Catalog
  • Mrs. Laura W. Bush autographs a glove for a Dolcom Little League Indian.
    Mrs. Laura Bush Autographs a Glove for a Dolcom Little League Indian During Tee Ball on the South Lawn. (P062306SC-0244)
    View in the National Archives Catalog
  • A tee ball player runs across home plate
    A Tee Ball Player Strides to Home Plate During a Game on the South Lawn. (P090708JB-0339)
    View in the National Archives Catalog
  • Members of the Luray, Virginia Red Wings watch from the bench.
    Members of the Luray, Virginia Red Wings watch from the bench, June 27, 2007, during the first White House tee ball game of the 2007 season as they go against the Bobcats from Cumberland, Maryland, on the South Lawn of the White House. (P062707CG-0122)
  • President George W. Bush offers a congratulatory hug as game balls are handed out.
    President George W. Bush offers a congratulatory hug as game balls are handed out on the South Lawn June 3, 2001, at the White House. (P3660-04)
  • Players of the Jose M. Rodriguez Little League Angels look toward President George W. Bush.
    Players of the Jose M. Rodriguez Little League Angels of Manati, Puerto Rico, look toward President George W. Bush as he welcomes everyone to the 2008 Tee Ball on the South Lawn season opener, June 30, 2008. (P063008ED-0233)
  • 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 presents Angel Tavarez, of the Cramer Hill Little League Red Sox from Camden, New Jersey, with a baseball, June 30, 2008, following the opening game of the 2008 Tee Ball on the South Lawn. (P063008ED-0468)
  • 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.
    President George W. Bush is joined during the playing of the National Anthem by Roberto Clemente Jr., Angel Macias, and actor Jake T. Austin, June 30, 2008, at Tee Ball on the South Lawn at the White House. (P063008CG-0025)
  • A player with the Cramer Hill Little League Red Sox of Camden, New Jersey, is the center of media attention.
    A player with the Cramer Hill Little League Red Sox of Camden, New Jersey, is the center of media attention on the South Lawn of the White House after playing, June 30, 2008, in the opening game of the 2008 Tee Ball on the South Lawn. (P063008CG-0238)
  • Three children gather to watch tee ball on the South Lawn.
    President Bush hosts Tee Ball on the South Lawn between the Waynesboro, Virginia Little League Challenger Division Sand Gnats vs. the East Brunswick, New Jersey Babe Ruth Buddy Ball League Sluggers. (P21770-06A)
  • A tee ball player leaps in the air as he crosses home.
    A member of the Capitol City Little League Rockies leaps in the air as he crosses home during the first Tee Ball on the South Lawn, May 6, 2001, at the White House. (P2712-23)
  • Two opposing players high-five on the field
    A McGuire Air Force Base Yankee, left, high fives a Dolcom Little League Indian during Tee Ball on the South Lawn, June 23, 2006, at the White House. (P062306PM-0131)
  • A tee ball player smiles at the mascot in the out field.
    Dugout, the Little League Mascot, shares a moment with a member of the McGuire Air Force Base Little League Yankees during Tee Ball on the South Lawn, June 23, 2006, at the White House. (P062306PM-0191)
  • A player is accompanied to first base by a South Lawn buddy.
    A player for the Thurmont Little League Civitan Club of Frederick Challengers of Thurmont, Maryland, is accompanied to first base by a South Lawn buddy, July 30, 2006, at the White House. (P073006PM-0242)
  • President George W. Bush is joined for the singing of the national anthem by Meredith Cripe.
    President George W. Bush Sings the National Anthem with Meredith Cripe Before the First White House Tee Ball Game of 2007. (P062707ED-0364)
    View in the National Archives Catalog
  • The first base player catches a ball in his glove.
    The first baseman of the Jose M. Rodriguez Little League Angels from Manati, Puerto Rico reaches up to catch the ball during the season opener of the 2008 Tee Ball on the South Lawn, June 30, 2008, on the South Lawn of the White House. (P063008ED-0358)
  • An excited member of the Wrigley Little League Dodgers of Los Angeles shows off his Presidential autographed baseball (P071507JB-0240)
    An excited member of the Wrigley Little League Dodgers of Los Angeles shows off his Presidential autographed baseball following his game at the White House. (P071507JB-0240)
    View in the National Archives Catalog
  • Players hold their hats over their hearts during the singing of the National Anthem.
    Players of the Cramer Hill Little League Red Sox of Camden, New Jersey hold their hats over their hearts during the singing of the National Anthem at the 2008 Tee Ball on the South Lawn season opener, June 30, 2008. (P063008ed-0284)
  • A player hits the ball during the season opener.
    A player of the Jose M. Rodriguez Little League Angels from Manati, Puerto Rico hits the ball during the 2008 Tee Ball on the South Lawn season opener, June 30, 2008, on the South Lawn of the White House. (P063008ED-0420)
  • Players celebrate at the conclusion of the season opener game.
    Players of the Jose M. Rodriguez Little League Angels of Manati, Puerto Rico, celebrate at the conclusion of the 2008 Tee Ball on the South Lawn season opener, June 30, 2008, at the White House. (P063008JB-0331)
  • President George W. Bush poses for a photo with a fan in the stands
    President George W. Bush with a Fan in the Stands During Tee Ball on the South Lawn. (P063008CG-0165)
    View in the National Archives Catalog
  • Teams pose together for a photo on the South Lawn of the White House.
    Teams participating in the opening game of the 2008 Tee Ball on the South Lawn, the Cramer Hill Little League Red Sox of Camden, New Jersey, and the Jose M. Rodriguez Little League Angels of Manati, Puerto Rico, pose together, June 30, 2008, for a photo o
  • President George W. Bush high-fives players during a tee ball game
    President George W. Bush congratulates members of the Waynesboro, Virginia Little League Challenger Division Sand Gnats after their Tee Ball on the South Lawn game, September 22, 2002. (P21776-03A)
  • 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.
    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 on the South Lawn June 3, 2001, at the White House. (P3655-16)
    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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