Barack Obama makes final farewell address

Barack Obama has given his farewell address as United States president.

Michele Obama becomes emotional as she delivers her final speech as First Lady. Source: ABACA USA

President Obama delivered the speech in his adopted hometown of Chicago, to a packed audience of supporters.

He told the crowd he would ensure the smooth transition of power to President-elect Donal Trump.

" In 10 days, the world will -- the world will witness a hallmark of our democracy. (CROWD BOOS) No, no, no. The peaceful transfer of power from one freely elected president to the next. (APPLAUSE) I committed to President-elect Trump that my administration would ensure the smoothest possible transition, just as President Bush did for me."

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