Friday, January 20, 2017

The touching handwritten letters Bill Clinton wrote to George W. Bush and Bush wrote to Barack Obama are made public for the first time 

  • George W. Bush's Inauguration Day letter to Obama has been made public 
  • Writing a letter to the successor has been a tradition for outgoing US Presidents 
  • Former President Bill Clinton's letter to George W. Bush has also been revealed
  • Obama was seen leaving a letter in the Oval Office for Trump Friday morning 
By Karen Ruiz For Dailymail.com
PUBLISHED: 10:18 EST, 20 January 2017 | UPDATED: 13:49 EST, 20 January 2017
The touching handwritten letters President George W. Bush wrote to Barack Obama and Bill Clinton wrote to Bush have been revealed for the first time. 
The letters, which came from National Archives and Records Administration, are part of the tradition followed by outgoing presidents as the new Commander-in-Chief transitions into office.
In the encouraging letter, Bush tells President Obama: Congratulations on becoming our President. You have just begun on a fantastic chapter in your life.'  
He tells the 44th President about the 'trying moments' and challenges he will face, before ending the letter on an inspirational note.
'No matter what comes, you will be inspired by the character and compassion of the people you now lead.'
Presidential Tradition: The letter that President George W. Bush wrote to Barack Obama on his 2009 inauguration has been made public. Bush told the 44th president: 'No matter what comes, you will be inspired by the character and compassion of the people you now lead'
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Presidential Tradition: The letter that President George W. Bush wrote to Barack Obama on his 2009 inauguration has been made public. Bush told the 44th president: 'No matter what comes, you will be inspired by the character and compassion of the people you now lead'
Former President Bill Clinton wrote a letter to incoming President Bush in 2001, saying: 'the burdens you now shoulder are great but often exaggerated'
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Former President Bill Clinton wrote a letter to incoming President Bush in 2001, saying: 'the burdens you now shoulder are great but often exaggerated'
Obama was seen slipping a letter into the Resolute Desk for Donald Trump on Friday
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President Barack Obama was seen on Friday, January 20th visiting the Oval Office one final time
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President Barack Obama was seen on Friday, January 20th leaving a letter for incoming President Donald Trump as he visited  the Oval Office one final time
President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush with Michelle and Barack Obama pictured January 20, 2009
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President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush with Michelle and Barack Obama pictured January 20, 2009
In the 2001 letter former President Bill Clinton wrote to George W. Bush, he reminded the 43rd president his position is 'greatest honor that can come to an American citizen.'
Before signing off, Clinton assures him: 'The burdens you now shoulder are great but often exaggerated. The sheer joy of doing what you believe is right is inexpressible.'
President Barack Obama was seen leaving a letter on the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office for Trump on Friday morning. 
Trump and his Vice President Mike Pence, will officially be sworn in at noon on Friday.

GEORGE W. BUSH'S LETTER TO BARACK OBAMA 

Jan 20, 2009
Dear Barack,
Congratulations on becoming our President. You have just begun a fantastic chapter in your life.
Very few have had the honor of knowing the responsibility you now feel. Very few know the excitement of the moment and the challenges you will face.
There will be trying moments. The critics will rage. Your “friends” will disappoint you. But, you will have an Almighty God to comfort you, a family who loves you, and a country that is pulling for you, including me. No matter what comes, you will be inspired by the character and compassion of the people you now lead.
God bless you.
Sincerely,
GW

BILL CLINTON'S LETTER TO GEORGE W. BUSH

January 20, 2001
Dear George,
Today you embark on the greatest venture, with the greatest honor, that can come to an American citizen.
Like me, you are especially fortunate to lead our country in a time of profound and largely positive change, when old questions, not just about the role of government, but about the very nature of our nation, must be answered anew.
You lead a proud, decent, good people. And from this day you are President of all of us. I salute you and wish you success and much happiness.
The burdens you now shoulder are great but often exaggerated. The sheer joy of doing what you believe is right is inexpressible.
My prayers are with you and your family. Godspeed.
Sincerely, Bill


Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4140530/Letters-Clinton-wrote-George-W-Bush-Bush-Obama.html#ixzz4WLDBqd6W
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