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Watch presidential nominees John McCain and Barack Obama talk about service and civic engagement in the post-9/11, post-Katrina world from Columbia University in New York.

Take Action

Tell your story, make a commitment, tell a friend or sign a declaration to encourage people to serve.

Day Of Action

You can do anything from host a community service project to stage a concert, to invite friends and neighbors over to share stories of service. Find out how to create change!

Miltary Service

The armed forces create a avenue for people to serve and grow, says Senator McCain

The American Way

Since the birth of our nation, Americans have volunteered and served on a local, national and global level.

Spirit Of Service

After 9/11, America came together to life one another up and help the nation heal through service.

Non-Partisanship

Americans can cross party lines and serve together to help improve our nation.

Your Reactions!

Students at Columbia shared their thoughts after the forum. What did you think of the candidate's remarks?

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Organized by thinkMTV on 9/10/2008
Location: New York, NY 10036
The first joint appearance of Presidential nominees John McCain and Barack Obama addresses the importance of service as they speak in the “ServiceNation Presidential Candidates Forum.”

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Blog post: Service Nation Candidate Forum

Senators John McCain and Barack Obama participated in a forum hosted by Service Nation and shared their...

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Posted by thinkMTV on september 11, 2008 at 7:31 pm

Government's Role In Promoting Service

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by thinkMTV on september 11, 2008

Service In the Military

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Introduction Of Senator John McCain To ServiceF...

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A Non-Partisan Approach To Service

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by thinkMTV on september 11, 2008

How To Encourage Military Service

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People And Government Serving Together

The Illinois senator talks about the role of government in service and volunteer programs and and how...

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by thinkMTV on september 11, 2008

Re-creating Spirit Of Volunteerism

The Democratic nominee talks about how to reengage the American people in service with the spirit that...

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by thinkMTV on september 11, 2008

What Does It Mean To Be An American?

The senator expresses his belief in the generosity and spirit of American "exceptionlism," why our country...

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by thinkMTV on september 11, 2008

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