Today, we honor a singular act of gallantry.

WHITEHOUSE: Medal of Honor for Sergeant First Class Leroy Arthur Petry

Even the simplest act of kindness can be a way to honor those we have lost, and to help build stronger communities and a more resilient Nation.

WHITEHOUSE: The White House

Kennedy Serve America Act, recently renamed to honor the Massachusetts senator's sponsorship of the measure, passed the House by a vote of 275-149.

CNN: House passes sweeping national service expansion

Kennedy Serve America Act, recently renamed to honor the Massachusetts senator's sponsorship, will more than triple the number of positions in the AmeriCorps program, from 75, 000 to 250, 000, by 2017.

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