First lady Michelle Obama stands with Shellie Pfohl, right, executive director of the President’s Council on Physical Fitness.
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First lady Michelle Obama laughs as she plays with kids at an event on the South Lawn of the White House, Tuesday, May 25, 2010, in Washington, to kick-off the South Lawn Series.
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First lady Michelle Obama plays with kids at an event on the South Lawn of the White House.
(AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
First lady Michelle Obama plays with kids at an event on the South Lawn of the White House
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First Lady Michelle Obama plays with kids on the South Lawn of the White House.
(AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
First lady Michelle Obama plays with kids at an event on the South Lawn of the White House.
(AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
First Lady Michelle Obama plays with kids on the South Lawn of the White House.
(AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
First Lady Michelle Obama runs on the South Lawn of the White House in Washignton, Tuesday, May 25, 2010, during an event to kick-off the South Lawn Series.
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First lady Michelle Obama runs an obstacle course at an event on the South Lawn of the White House, Tuesday, May 25, 2010, in Washington, to kick-off the South Lawn Series.
(AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
First lady Michelle Obama plays with children at an event on the South Lawn of the White House, Tuesday, May 25, 2010, in Washington, to kick-off the South Lawn Series. The South Lawn Series are summer activities happening at the White House to promote physical activity and engage children from the DC community in support of Let’s Move!
(AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
WASHINGTON (AP) — Dozens of Washington, D.C., schoolchildren scampered around the South Lawn of the White House Tuesday afternoon after first lady Michelle Obama announced a summer of activity designed to encourage kids to exercise.
The series is part of Mrs. Obama’s “Let’s Move” campaign against childhood obesity.
To show youngsters different ways to get the recommended one hour of daily exercise, the White House is inviting local children, sports leagues, community programs and coaches to plays sports and other activities on the South Lawn throughout the summer.
Mrs. Obama said too many children do not get the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity daily.
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