1) Issue presidential pardons (Gerald Ford pardoned Richard Nixon for Watergate), 2) Welcome the incoming president, 3) Leave a note for the new president, 4) Attend the inauguration of the incoming President, and 5) Ride a helicopter out of Washington (a tradition since Gerald Ford’s exit in 1977). read more
President Obama leaves the Oval Office of the White House in Washington Friday before the start of presidential inaugural festivities for the incoming 45th President of the United States Donald Trump. read more
The former President and First Lady have announced the creation of the Obama Foundation, their presidential centre based in the south side of Chicago. In a video, Mr Obama said: “After eight years in the White House, Michelle and I now re-join all of you as private citizens. read more