Presidential Inauguration Washington, DC - January 20, 2009 -- United States President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle escort departing former United States President George W. Bush and his wife Laura to a waiting helicopter after the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States of America, Tuesday, January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. Obama becomes the first African-American to be elected to the office of President in the history of the United States..Credit: John Moore / Pool via CNP
