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Dear
Friend,
Last week, I announced
United We Serve – a
nationwide call to service
challenging you and all
Americans to volunteer this
summer and be part of
building a new foundation
for America.
And when I say “all,” I mean
everyone – young and old,
from every background, all
across the country. We need
individuals, community
organizations, corporations,
foundations, and our
government to be part of
this effort.
Today, for the official kick
off of United We Serve,
members of my administration
have fanned out across
America to participate in
service events and encourage
all Americans to join them.
The First Lady is rolling up
her sleeves and getting to
work too. But before she
headed out today, she asked
me to share this message
with you.
Our
nation faces some of the
greatest challenges it has
in generations and we know
it’s going to take a lot of
hard work to get us back on
track.
While Michelle and I are
calling on every American to
participate in United We
Serve, the call to service
doesn’t end this fall. We
need to stay involved in our
towns and communities for a
long time to come. After all,
America’s new foundation
will be built one
neighborhood at a time – and
that starts with you.
Thank you,
President Barack Obama
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