"These are the hidden heroes of a peaceful nation: our colleagues and friends, neighbors and family members who answered the call and returned to live in the land they defended."

President George W. Bush
Remarks at Veteran's Day Ceremony
November 11, 2004
 

• DIRECTOR OF USA FREEDOM CORPS SPEAKS AT LEARN AND SERVE AMERICA EVENT.  Deputy Assistant to the President and Director of USA Freedom Corps Desiree T. Sayle presented the President’s Volunteer Service Award to Alexandria Canada-Marcus at the Learn and Serve America Grantee Training Conference in Bethesda, Maryland, on Monday, November 8, 2004. Canada-Marcus, 16, participates in a Learn & Serve America class at Roosevelt High School in Washington, D.C. Through the class, she began volunteering at Community Harvest, a local nonprofit organization that works to combat hunger….
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• SERVING THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED – OUR VETERANS.  Many participants in national service programs sponsored by the Corporation for National and Community Service spent Veterans Day doing what they do year round -- serving veterans. Corporation programs that focus on serving veterans planned events to honor those they serve for their dedication and commitment to our country in time of need….
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• PRESIDENT BUSH RECOGNIZES IOWA TEEN FOR DEDICATION TO VOLUNTEER SERVICE.  President George W. Bush met Brittany Overstreet when he arrived in Des Moines, Iowa, on Monday, November 1, 2004. Overstreet, 17, is a motivational speaker to youth at schools, churches, and community organizations….
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