Obama begins inaugural festivities by volunteering

WASHINGTON — Pressing toward his second term, President Barack Obama touted "the importance of giving back" as he kicked off three days of inaugural celebrations Saturday with a National Day of Service.

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First lady Michelle Obama stains a bookshelf at Burrville Elementary School in Washington, Saturday, as the first family participated in a community service project for the National Day of Service as part of the 57th Presidential Inauguration.

The president, along with first lady Michelle Obama and daughters Malia and Sasha, joined hundreds of volunteers Satur...