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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'.

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.'

Vice President Mike Pence is sworn in as this wife Karen holds the bible during the 58th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017.





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WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: Vice President Mike Pence takes the oath of office from Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas as wife Karen Pence holds a bible on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2017 in Washington, DC. In today's inauguration ceremony Donald J. Trump becomes the 45th president of the United States.

View of the West Front as President-elect Donald Trump arrives on the platform of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2017, during his swearing-in ceremony.

President Trump and first lady Melania saw the Obamas off Friday afternoon.

President Donald Trump escorts former president Barack Obama from the U.S. Capitol as Vice President Mike Pence and former vice president Joe Biden on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2017 in Washington, DC. In today's inauguration ceremony Donald J. Trump becomes the 45th president of the United States.

President Donald Trump hugs his family after taking the oath of office during the 58th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017.

Donald Trump is sworn in as the 45th president of the United States by Chief Justice John Roberts as Melania Trump looks on during the 58th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017.

U.S. President Donald Trump (L) takes the oath of office from U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts (R) with his wife Melania, and children Barron, Donald, Ivanka and Tiffany at his side during inauguration ceremonies at the Capitol in Washington, U.S., January 20, 2017.

L-R(FRONT) US Chief Justice John Roberts, Justice Anthony Kennedy and Justice Clarence Thomas, Back L-R: Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Justice Sonia Sotomayor and Justice Stephen Bryer on the platform of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2017, before the swearing-in ceremony of US President-elect Donald Trump.



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Former President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalyn arrive for the 58th Presidential Inauguration for President-elect Donald Trump at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017.

Former President George W. Bush and his wife Laura arrive at the Capitol Building on Friday.

President Bush told reporters that his parents, former President George H.W. Bush and first lady Barbara Bush, are doing better at the hospital.

President-elect Donald Trump's children, from left, Tiffany, Donald Trump Jr. and Ivanka Trump arrive for the 58th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol for President-elect Donald Trump in Washington, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017.

Hillary Clinton's arrival.


Former Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton greets Michelle Obama as former President Bill Clinton and former President George W. Bush look on at the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2017 in Washington, DC. In today's inauguration ceremony Donald J. Trump becomes the 45th president of the United States.

The President and President-elect make the drive from the White House to Capitol Hill on Friday.

Mrs Obama and future first lady Melania were seen leaving the White House after tea.

The newly sworn-in President Trump will watch his Inagural Parade from this covered structure outside of the White House.

It's pictured above before dawn on Friday.

Spectators wait in line to pass through security checkpoints for President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017, in Washington.

A worker cleans steps on the inaugural stand on January 20, 2017, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC, before the inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump.

This view taken January 20, 2017 shows people gathering on the mall to witness President-elect Donald Trump take the oath of office as the 45th president of the United States.



Thousands of people were out in the streets before sunrise to get their spotfor the Inauguration and parade.

Just before leaving office, Obama posted four tweets on his Twitter account.

'It's been the honor of my life to serve you,' the outgoing president tweeted.

Schedule.

Trump will take the oath of office around 11:30am outside the Capitol Building (pictured Friday morning), before giving his Inaugural Address.

Washington, DC was bathed in red light this morning, hours before President-elect Donald Trump was set to be sworn in as the 45th president of the United States.

Kellyanne Conway, advisor to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, departs for a church service before the 58th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, U.S., January 20, 2017.

A view inside St John's Episcopal Church Friday morning.

Donald Trump and Melania attend church Friday morning to kick off Inauguration Day.

Melania channeled Jackie Kennedy in a matching dress, jacket and gloves in powder blue

Donald Trump Jr and his wife are seen with two of their children heading to the Inauguration Friday morning.

Before Mr Trump arrived at the White House, the Obama shared a sweet kiss one of their last moments as president and first lady.

Obama and his successor, Donald Trump, emerge from the White House at approximately 10:50am local time in Washington.

Obama allows Trump to enter motorcade first and then follows him as he leaves the White House for the final time as president.

Men moving boxes out of the White House on Thursday, Obama's last full day at the official residence.



Only residence staffers are allowed to move items in and out of the White House for security reasons.



Photos of Obama and his family that for years lined the walls of corridors in the West Wing are now blank and empty.

With a gesture to the reporters who covered his historic presidency, Barack Obama gave a final wave to the nation as he walked out of the Oval Office to greet his successor, President-elect Donald Trump.

Obama walked outside the Oval Office he occupied for eight years, just hours before he was to turn over power to Trump, who has committed himself to repealing much of Obama'spolitical legacy.


Obama can be seen in the last picture leaving the Oval office he occupied for 8years.