Former President Barack Obama and Wife Depart Washington

Former President Barack Obama and Wife Depart Washington
Former President Barack Obama waves as he boards a helicopter to depart the US Capitol after inauguration ceremonies for President Donald Trump at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on Jan. 20, 2017. (JIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images)
The Associated Press
1/20/2017
Updated:
1/20/2017

Former President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, are departing Washington.

The Obamas held hands as they walked to a military helicopter parked outside the East Front of the Capitol after Donald Trump took the oath of office.

Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump escorted the Obamas, and then the couples exchanges small talk and handshakes.

The helicopter is heading to Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, where Obama will address staff and supporters before he and his wife fly to California for a vacation.

The Obamas will return to Washington where they will live while their youngest daughter will finish school.