The Eyes of History 2009

The White House News Photographers Association

Charles Ommanney

Getty Images for Newsweek

CHANGING OF THE GUARD
Behind the scenes images as President George W. Bush hands over the reins to his successor, President-elect Barack Obama. The 44th president has a daunting task but as the two men share coffee in the Blue Room of the White House before departing for the Capitol you would never know it. There was an air of calm. Both Presidents were ready. The young president elect paused for a moment to take a breath before going out and facing world to be sworn in. The Obama era had begun.

photo by Charles Ommanney--Getty Images for Newsweek
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