President Obama's farewell

President Barack Obama bid farewell to the nation Tuesday night in an emotional speech that sought to comfort and encourage a country on edge over economic changes, persistent security threats and the election of Donald Trump.

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Tue., Jan. 10, 2017

President Barack Obama speaks at McCormick Place in Chicago, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, giving his presidential farewell address.

Nam Y. Huh Associated Press
Supporters watch a video presentation before President Barack Obama gives his presidential farewell address at McCormick Place in Chicago, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017.

Kiichiro Sato Associated Press
President Barack Obama wipes his tears as he speaks at McCormick Place in Chicago, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, giving his presidential farewell address.

Charles Rex Arbogast Associated Press
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama leaves the stage after President Obama gives his presidential farewell address at McCormick Place in Chicago, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017.

Charles Rex Arbogast Associated Press
President Barack Obama waves as he is joined by First Lady Michelle Obama, his daughter Malia Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden after giving his presidential farewell address at McCormick Place in Chicago, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017.

Charles Rex Arbogast Associated Press
President Barack Obama waves on stage with first lady Michelle Obama, daughter Malia, after the presidential farewell address at McCormick Place in Chicago, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017.

Pablo Martinez Monsivais Associated Press
President Barack Obama talks to his supporters after giving his presidential farewell address at McCormick Place in Chicago, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017.

Nam Y. Huh Associated Press
President Barack Obama is embraced by a woman in the crowd as he greets supporters after his farewell address at McCormick Place in Chicago, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017.

Pablo Martinez Monsivais Associated Press
President Barack Obama talks with Rev. Jesse Jackson following his farewell address at McCormick Place in Chicago, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017. On the left is Jackson's son Jonathan Jackson.

Pablo Martinez Monsivais Associated Press