President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush greet President-elect Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Monday at the White House.
MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images
The peaceful transition between presidents is a marvel of American democracy. President Bush has promised to make the transition from his administration to that of President-elect Barack Obama as smooth as possible.
That hasn't always been the case, particularly in recent years.
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President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush greet President-elect Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Monday at the White House.
MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images
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