Published 1/19/2009
by Domenico Montanaro
at First Read
From Chuck Todd, Mark Murray, Domenico Montanaro, and Carrie Dann*** Day before the main event: After a weekend riding on a train from Philadelphia to DC and then attending a star-studded concert in front of the Lincoln Memorial, the Obamas and Bidens spend the day before the inauguration -- MLK Day observed -- participating in a day of community service with other Americans. Later, Obama and his wife have lunch with community service volunteers. And then in the evening, Obama attends separate dinners...( read more )
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