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Changing of the guard: Images of President Bush’s last day in office.

President Bush and President-elect Barack Obama leave the White House on their way to the inauguration.

President Bush and President-elect Barack Obama leave the White House on their way to the inauguration.  (Pablo Martinez Monsivais / Associated Press)

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On his final day in office, the 43rd president visited to the Oval Office, left a note for Barack Obama and met with staff members before flying to Texas.

Bush

Bush greets Michelle Obama and others at the inauguration.  (Nancy Stone / Chicago Tribune)

Bush and Obama

Bush and Obama before the start of the inauguration ceremony.  (Justin Lane / EPA)

Bush

Bush leaves the inauguration ceremony.  (Robyn Beck / AFP/Getty Images)

Departure

The Obamas walk with the Bushes after the ceremony. The Bushes left the Capitol by helicopter and later flew to Texas.  (Brian Vander Brug / Los Angeles Times)

Helicopter

The Bushes prepare to leave the Capitol.  (Charles Dharapak / Associated Press)

Flying away

A helicopter carrying the Bushes leaves the Capitol on its way to Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

Bush family

The Bushes and his parents arrive in Midland, Texas, for a welcome-home rally.  (Donna McWilliam / Associated Press)

Rally

Bush is greeted by supporters in Midland.  (Tom Pennington / Getty Images)

Leaving Midland

The Bushes prepare to leave Midland after the rally.  (Donna McWilliam / Associated Press)

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