President Obama bids tearful farewell after eight years in office

The 44th President of the US, following the precedent set by the nation's first leader, George Washington, bid goodbye to citizens saying, 'America is a better, stronger place than it was when we started.' (Photo | AP)

The first African-American president and former civil rights attorney, whose iconic campaign 'Yes, we can!' won hearts to make him serve two consecutive terms, said: 'No matter what folks say, race relations are better than they were.' (Photo | AP)

“For all our outward differences, we in fact all share the same proud title…Citizen, ' the Nobel laureate said, amid thunderous applause. (Photo | AP)

Obama extended his gratitude full-on, with wife and first lady Michelle sharing space in his speech as ' his best friend for the past twenty-five years.' (Photo | AP)

The President admitted that he felt the most proud, not sitting on the most powerful throne in the world, but to be the father of his two children, Malia (18) and Sasha (15). Sasha was, however, not present at the speech. (Photo | AFP)

Vice-President Joe Biden, 'the scrappy kid from Scranton', was the 'first decision I made as a nominee and the best,' said Obama. (Photo | AP)

As Obama will soon demit office for President-elect Donald J. Trump to take over the 45th POTUS, he assured the nation of its greatness to continue and said it 'was an honour of my life to serve you.” (Photo |AFP)

The 55-year-old statesman, while has plans to write a book on retirement, will immerse himself as a Democrat, making the nation great. 'Yes, we can!' (Photo | AP)