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Scenes from the inauguration: 43 leaves a letter for 44

 

Published 1/21/2009 by CNN Associate Producer Martina Stewart at CNN Political Ticker

Before leaving the White House to return to Texas, Former President George W. Bush left a letter on the desk in the Oval Office for his successor President Barack Obama. (Photo Credit: White House photo) Related: Bush's final day Watch: Tuesday 'was a great day for America,' says Bush        (link)

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