BREAKING: To understand Obama's legacy as president, USA TODAY travels back in time to the day when it all began

Having trouble viewing this email? | View it in your browser   Before President Obama leaves the White House Friday, USA TODAY's Rick Hampson recalls what the nation and world were like the day the president took office on Jan. 20, 2009. FOR MORE ON THIS STORY, GO TO:   USATODAY.COM     Help | Advertise | Home Delivery | Privacy Policy - Your California Privacy Rights     © 2017 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22108