President Obama delivers farewell address in Chicago
President Obama then and now: 2008 vs. 2017 http://cnn.it/2iecAsy #ObamaFarewellpic.twitter.com/SYambL8dWZ
President Obama arrives at Chicago convention center to give his final speech to the nation http://cnn.it/2ih2Qkz http://snpy.tv/2iZsgSo
WATCH: "Tonight it's my turn to say thanks." @POTUS Obama. #ObamaFarewellpic.twitter.com/aiseMU6aEy
We'll follow you to the end of the earth, @POTUS. 
#ObamasFarewellSpeech http://gph.is/2jsEUs9 pic.twitter.com/VnHyWu3utQ
.@POTUS: "Every day I have learned from you. You made me a better president, and you made me a better man." #ObamaFarewell
A "four more years" chant breaks out during the #ObamaFarewell speech http://thr.cm/DQckBB pic.twitter.com/OxQqbJkckq
Obama, expectedly, is using this speech to lay out his legacy: mentions gay marriage, Osma bin Laden, and of course ACA.
WATCH: "Race remains a potent and often divisive force in our society." #ObamaFarewell: http://abcn.ws/2ibavm5 pic.twitter.com/WmR91j9Bm6
Race relations have gotten better, "but all of us have more work to do." @POTUS says during his farewell speech. #POTUSfarewellpic.twitter.com/kClCG7RU9p
“The long sweep of America has been defined by forward motion, a constant widening of our founding creed to embrace all” —@POTUS
“For 240 years, our nation’s call to citizenship has given work and purpose to each new generation.” —@POTUS #ObamaFarewellpic.twitter.com/2SJNviPK74
"Those brown kids are going to represent a larger and larger share of America's workforce" -@POTUS That's right! #obamafarewell #latinos
Historically, presidential farewell addresses include warnings. Obama's warning: "The state of our democracy."
"Yes, our progress has been uneven… sometime’s it’s been bloody." -- @POTUS at farewell speech.pic.twitter.com/IFVGZ20XVb
Crowd boos at hint of Trump, but cheers when Obama mentions a peaceful transition—notes GWB did same for him #ObamaFarewell
"We should reject the first dawning of any attempt to alienate any part of this country." #ObamaFarewell
"America wasn't weakened by presence of newcomers...it was strengthened." @POTUS #ObamaFarewellpic.twitter.com/KAIdWdpjnr
"Going forward, we must uphold laws against discrimination in hiring, #housing, education & the criminal justice system." #ObamaFarewell
“All of us, regardless of party, should throw ourselves into the task of rebuilding our democratic institutions.” #ObamaFarewell
"If you're tired of arguing with strangers on the internet, try talking with one of them in real life." - @BarackObama #ObamaFarewellpic.twitter.com/92RYXSNmji
Obama asks Americans to believe in their ability to bring about change http://bit.ly/2iZvl52 #ObamaFarewellpic.twitter.com/sWQGEHsKfI
WATCH: Obama says rivals like Russia or China cannot match U.S. influence 'unless we give up what we stand for.' http://reut.rs/2iZoRDb pic.twitter.com/PI7E1CQ9lu
Obama urges more action to be taken on climate change during farewell speech. Watch live: http://bos.gl/AKvhtQK #ObamaFarewellpic.twitter.com/ThcYIF8WXq
"The global coalition we’re leading against ISIL has taken out their leaders, and taken away about half their territory." —@POTUS
POTUS says US principles being challenged: "Rule of law, human rights, freedoms of religion, speech, assembly, and an independent press."
POTUS mentions reaching his final point -- crowd moans in disappointment. #FarewellAddress
Pres. Obama tears up as he pays tribute to the first lady: "You have been my best friend." #ObamaFarewellpic.twitter.com/8rcBmXib3E
Speaking of his daughters, President Obama said, "Of all that I’ve done in my life, I’m most proud to be your dad." http://nyti.ms/2igRxci pic.twitter.com/rgCVDpIBfg
Obama to Biden: "Your friendship has been one of the great joys of our life" http://thr.cm/DQckBB #ObamaFarewellpic.twitter.com/bnCQN9GZtf
What respect, love, and friendship goals look like. #ObamaFarewellpic.twitter.com/xq8HXgoYt4
"This generation coming up: unselfish, altruistic, creative, patriotic. I've seen you in every corner of the country." #ObamaFarewell
To the upcoming generation, "I believe America is in good hands," @POTUS says. #ObamaFarewellpic.twitter.com/FkybqKaHtQ
.@POTUS: "Because of you, by almost every measure, America is a better, stronger place than it was when we started."
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Obama ends his 8 years as President with the same message that helped him get there. #ObamaFarewellpic.twitter.com/9pq66p9akY
Whatever Americans' political beliefs, one thing they should all agree on: President Obama can deliver a speech and a half
Read President Barack Obama's entire farewell speech, as prepared for delivery: http://bos.gl/vwdrbfR pic.twitter.com/bN7M2UYAzg
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