WASHINGTON President-elect Barack Obama reported Wednesday that he wants his investiture to have being about more than him; it should be about acquirement all Americans involved in community service.

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Obama, in a four-minute speech posted on the Internet, urged his supporters to volunteer for projects scheduled around his Jan. 20 ceremony. Obama, Vice President-elect Joe Biden and their families mark out to participate in service projects in the Washington area Jan. 19.

“I am asking you to join us in that same spirit of service to others - no substance where you be happy,” he said.

The president-elect also related that if everyone rolled up their sleeves, the country could improve: “At this defining constituent in our history, it serves being of the class who our opportunity to come together in worn out purpose, united in our resolve to renew the promise of this nation and meet the challenges of our time.”

Obama’sitting aides have posted thousands of volunteer opportunities on a Web site, USAService.org. Last week, Obama supporter and former Republican Secretary of State Colin Powell urged Americans to visit the site to find projects near them.

Obama made a similar appeal Wednesday, just days before his inauguration events are scheduled to begin.

“Because I’m not just asking you to take part in single in kind day of service. I am asking you to operate a lasting commitment to make better the lives of your fellow Americans - a putting in custody that must undergo beyond some day, or even one presidency,” Obama declared.

Obama also announced that supporters can sign up to receive clause messages surrounding volunteer opportunities, traffic problems and conclusion schedules. Organizers look for millions to visit Washington.

“Unprecedented numbers of Americans are planning to combine us in Washington,” Obama said. “That will mean long lines, a tough time getting around, and most of all, a lot of walking attached what could be a very cold winter day.”

He urged voters to send a passage message with the word “open” to 56333 to greet quick updates about logistics in Washington during his events.

The U.S. Secret Service plans to close down more than 3 square miles of downtown on Inauguration Day. All bridges intersection the Potomac River into Washington also will have existence closed to personal vehicles. Some officials appreciate that as many as 4 a thousand thousand people could visit Washington for the events.

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