Saturday 19 January 2013

Americans roll up sleeves in day of service before inauguration

U.S. President Obama smiles as first lady Michelle speaks to volunteers at Burrville Elementary School in Washington WASHINGTON (Reuters) - From sprucing up hiking trails to painting schools, Americans across the country, including President Barack Obama and his family, took part in a national day of service on Saturday to help kick off presidential inauguration ceremonies. The day honors the slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., who famously said, "Life's most persistent and urgent question is: 'What are you doing for others?'" Obama will be publicly sworn in for a second term on Monday, which is also a national holiday honoring King. ...




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