ADVERTISEMENT Biden’s call to action bears striking similarities to the Obama administration, which also highlighted the Martin Luther King Jr. day of service during both inaugurations. While former President Obama during his presidency promoted AmeriCorps’ mission and opportunities, President Trump In years past, Obama, his family, and then-Vice President Biden participated in community volunteer events such as completing a school makeover and packing first responder and military care kits in 2013 or painting the walls of a Washington, D.C., school in 2011. ADVERTISEMENT "President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris are empathetic leaders who know the crisis millions of American families are facing. And like Dr. King, they know that we must have a shared commitment — in word and in deed — to bring the nation together in service to others,” said Presidential Inaugural Committee CEO Tony Allen in a statement.