Marking the end of president obamas first term and the start of the second. It began with a national day of service. President obama wants americans to take time out to volunteer and also to give back. Mr. Obama and the first lady spent the morning visiting Burrville Elementary School in dc, helping out by filling book shelves and talking to volunteers at the school. This year, as it has been since 2009 when president obama first took office, the administration is trying to expand the concept of volunteerism. Fox 5s John Hanrahan was at the National Mall and is now in the newsroom with the story. Reporter ive been wondering what the enormous white tent is at the corner of 14th street and the mall. Im told it is a staging area. Today, it was indoor part of the inauguration. Thousands of people were invited inside the tent to consider making a commitment to volunteerism. Reporter Yolanda Adams made her pitch with a song. Im going to do my part, yeah reporter Chelsea Clinton personally vi
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