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President, Vice President Participate in National Day of Service

Washington, DC
Saturday, January 19, 2013

President Obama, Vice President Biden and their families participate in a national day of service on Saturday. Former first daughter Chelsea Clinton led a rally on the National Mall for Service day.

The National Mall event also features service projects hosted by organizations from across the country, opportunities to get involved right away, and special programming throughout the day.

The President and First Lady traveled to a school in DC to participate in a service day event and speak to the volunteers there. Vice President Joe Biden and his family helped pack care packages for soldiers and first responders.

Chelsea Clinton is the national chair of the national day of service, which includes events in all 50 states. President Obama also held a national day of service on the Saturday before his first inauguration.

Updated: Sunday, January 20, 2013 at 6:50am (ET)

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