Inauguration Weekend: How We Served and Celebrated on the First Day

A look at photos from the first day of inaugural weekend.

Chicago - Consultation Kares, LLC is seeking volunteers to help create a fun and engaging day for the residents at Independence House (820 S Independence, Chicago). Volunteers are called to sing, dance, teach classes and conduct workshops as activities for families. Contact the organization for the time of the event. (Photo by Martin H. Simon-Pool/Getty Images)

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Serving America - Take a look at how the Obamas and other Americans participated in the first day of inauguration weekend. President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama speak to volunteers at Burrville Elementary School in Washington, D.C. (Photo: Martin H. Simon-Pool/Getty Images)

VP Serves - VP Joe Biden kisses his wife, Jill Biden, as volunteers look on during a Unite America in Service event on the National Day of Service at the D.C. Armory in Washington, D.C. Volunteers packed care kits filled with necessities for deployed U.S. service members, wounded warriors, veterans and first responders. (Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

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VP Serves - VP Joe Biden kisses his wife, Jill Biden, as volunteers look on during a Unite America in Service event on the National Day of Service at the D.C. Armory in Washington, D.C. Volunteers packed care kits filled with necessities for deployed U.S. service members, wounded warriors, veterans and first responders. (Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

The First Couple Serves - The first couple spent about an hour staining a bookshelf prior to addressing volunteers as part of the National Day of Service. (Photo by Martin H. Simon-Pool/Getty Images)

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The First Couple Serves - The first couple spent about an hour staining a bookshelf prior to addressing volunteers as part of the National Day of Service. (Photo by Martin H. Simon-Pool/Getty Images)

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Service and Education - The first couple helps Jeff Franco, executive director of City Year, and Sheri Fisher, a City Year employee, to stain a bookshelf at Burrville Elementary School. (Photo: Martin H. Simon-Pool/Getty Images)

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Service and Education - The first couple helps Jeff Franco, executive director of City Year, and Sheri Fisher, a City Year employee, to stain a bookshelf at Burrville Elementary School. (Photo: Martin H. Simon-Pool/Getty Images)

Miami - Branches South Miami is hosting the 2nd Annual SoMi Lights MLK Day of Service from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. Volunteers will take part in painting, landscaping, organizing and cleaning at or near their site located at the First United Methodist Church of South Miami (6565 Red Road, South Miami). Photo: AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

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The President Serves - President Obama stains a bookshelf at Burrville Elementary School. (Photo: AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

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The First Lady Serves - First Lady Michelle Obama stains a bookshelf at Burrville Elementary School. (Photo: AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

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The First Lady Serves - First Lady Michelle Obama stains a bookshelf at Burrville Elementary School. (Photo: AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

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Care and Service - Vice President Joe Biden fills care kits with necessities for deployed U.S. service members, wounded warriors, veterans and first responders. Volunteer Nathan Fouse walks with a care kit at right. Army Capt. Cesar J. Visurraga, U.S. Army Nurse Corps, is at left. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

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Care and Service - Vice President Joe Biden fills care kits with necessities for deployed U.S. service members, wounded warriors, veterans and first responders. Volunteer Nathan Fouse walks with a care kit at right. Army Capt. Cesar J. Visurraga, U.S. Army Nurse Corps, is at left. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

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Angela Bassett on the Mall - Angela Bassett attends Presidential National Day of Service at National Mall in Washington, D.C. (Photo: Vallery Jean/FilmMagic)

Chelsea Clinton Speaks - Chelsea Clinton speaks at the National Day of Service event. She was named honorary chair of the event. (Photo: Mario Tama/Getty Images)

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Chelsea Clinton Speaks - Chelsea Clinton speaks at the National Day of Service event. She was named honorary chair of the event. (Photo: Mario Tama/Getty Images)

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Charlotte, N.C. - Volunteers will gather at the Queens University of Charlotte (1900 Selwyn Ave) to serve alongside "Right Moves for Youth," a mentoring youth organization, at various non-profits throughout the city from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

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The Bidens Serve - The Bidens participate during a Unite America in Service event. (Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

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A Star of Service - Star Jones attends Presidential National Day of Service at the National Mall. (Photo: Vallery Jean/FilmMagic)

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A Star of Service - Star Jones attends Presidential National Day of Service at the National Mall. (Photo: Vallery Jean/FilmMagic)

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Helping Kids in D.C. - As part of the National Day of Service, volunteers from the region and those coming into D.C. for the Obama inauguration, inscribe and gift-wrap books for needy DCPS (DC Public School) children at Turner Elementary School in Washington, D.C. (Photo: Jahi Chikwendiu/The Washington Post)

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Helping Kids in D.C. - As part of the National Day of Service, volunteers from the region and those coming into D.C. for the Obama inauguration, inscribe and gift-wrap books for needy DCPS (DC Public School) children at Turner Elementary School in Washington, D.C. (Photo: Jahi Chikwendiu/The Washington Post)

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Eva Longoria Speaks - Presidential Inaugural Committee Co-Chair Eva Longoria arrives to speak at a service summit on the National Mall. (Photo: BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/Getty Images)

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Chelsea Cares - National Day of Service Honorary Chair Chelsea Clinton participates service project with Addison Rose, 8, of Washington, on the National Mall. (Photo: AP Photo/Steve Helber)

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Chelsea Cares - National Day of Service Honorary Chair Chelsea Clinton participates service project with Addison Rose, 8, of Washington, on the National Mall. (Photo: AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Michelle Obama - FLOTUS is the kind of woman who makes doing it all look effortless. The president's wife is brilliant, poised, fashionable and a world-class mother. She can also hold her own among common folk and world leaders alike. No wonder she's earned the admiration of even her husband's toughest critics.  (Photo: REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst)

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Mrs. Obama and the Girls - The first lady, Sasha and Malia take the stage at the Kids Inaugural concert for children and military families. (Photo: REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst)

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Mrs. O Celebrates Military Families - The First Lady Michelle Obama speaks during the children's concert at the Washington Convention Center to celebrate military families. (Photo: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

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Katy Sings and Serves - Katy Perry sings during the children's concert at the Washington Convention Center to celebrate military families. (Photo: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

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Katy Sings and Serves - Katy Perry sings during the children's concert at the Washington Convention Center to celebrate military families. (Photo: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

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Crowd Fave - Mindless Behavior performs at the Kids Inaugural concert for children and military families. (Photo: REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst)

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Crowd Fave - Mindless Behavior performs at the Kids Inaugural concert for children and military families. (Photo: REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst)

Hey, Usher! - Usher sings during the children's concert at the Washington Convention Center to celebrate military families. (Photo: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

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Hey, Usher! - Usher sings during the children's concert at the Washington Convention Center to celebrate military families. (Photo: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Soul Out of Chi-Town - Soul Children of Chicago choir performs at the Kids Inaugural concert for children and military families. (Photo: REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst)

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Soul Out of Chi-Town - Soul Children of Chicago choir performs at the Kids Inaugural concert for children and military families. (Photo: REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst)

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Dr. Biden and Friends - Dr. Jill Biden, Jalen Frankel and J.R. Martinez attend the 2013 Kids Inaugural: Our Children, Our Future. (Photo: Bennett Raglin/WireImage)

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Dr. Biden and Friends - Dr. Jill Biden, Jalen Frankel and J.R. Martinez attend the 2013 Kids Inaugural: Our Children, Our Future. (Photo: Bennett Raglin/WireImage)

Fun After Service - Black Violin perform at the Kids Inaugural concert for children and military families.  (Photo: REUTERS/Eric Thayer)

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Fun After Service - Black Violin perform at the Kids Inaugural concert for children and military families.  (Photo: REUTERS/Eric Thayer)

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Fun With the Kids - First Lady Michelle Obama and her children attend the children's concert at the Washington Convention Center to celebrate military families in Washington, D.C. (Photo: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

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Fun With the Kids - First Lady Michelle Obama and her children attend the children's concert at the Washington Convention Center to celebrate military families in Washington, D.C. (Photo: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)