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Heart of the Nation: Volunteering and America's Civic Spirit Books - Coffee Table The quiet fun and sweetnessHeart of the Nation traces Americas volunteer tradition golden thread of American democracy how Presidents from Washington to Obama have called on citizens to serve their neighbor and nation. From the bunker below the White House on 9 11 to villages in Africa, John Bridgeland shares his own experiences inside and outside of government to spark more Americans to volunteer to meet urgent needs. He compellingly argues that such service is fundamental to