Changing of the guard: Images of President Bush’s last day in office.

Bush greets Michelle Obama and others at the inauguration.  (Nancy Stone / Chicago Tribune)

Bush and Obama before the start of the inauguration ceremony.  (Justin Lane / EPA)

Bush leaves the inauguration ceremony.  (Robyn Beck / AFP/Getty Images)

The Obamas walk with the Bushes after the ceremony. The Bushes left the Capitol by helicopter and later flew to Texas.  (Brian Vander Brug / Los Angeles Times)

The Bushes prepare to leave the Capitol.  (Charles Dharapak / Associated Press)

A helicopter carrying the Bushes leaves the Capitol on its way to Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

The Bushes and his parents arrive in Midland, Texas, for a welcome-home rally.  (Donna McWilliam / Associated Press)

Bush is greeted by supporters in Midland.  (Tom Pennington / Getty Images)

The Bushes prepare to leave Midland after the rally.  (Donna McWilliam / Associated Press)