
The touching handwritten letters President George W. Bush wrote to Barack Obama and Bill Clinton wrote to Bush have been revealed for the first time.

The letters, which came from National Archives and Records Administration, are part of the tradition followed by outgoing presidents as the new Commander-in-Chief transitions into office.

In the encouraging letter, Bush tells President Obama: Congratulations on becoming our President. You have just begun on a fantastic chapter in your life.'

He tells the 44th President about the 'trying moments' and challenges he will face, before ending the letter on an inspirational note.

'No matter what comes, you will be inspired by the character and compassion of the people you now lead.'

Presidential Tradition: The letter that President George W. Bush wrote to Barack Obama on his 2009 inauguration has been made public. Bush told the 44th president: 'No matter what comes, you will be inspired by the character and compassion of the people you now lead'

Former President Bill Clinton wrote a letter to incoming President Bush in 2001, saying: 'the burdens you now shoulder are great but often exaggerated'

President Barack Obama was seen on Friday, January 20th leaving a letter for incoming President Donald Trump as he visited the Oval Office one final time

President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush with Michelle and Barack Obama pictured January 20, 2009

In the 2001 letter former President Bill Clinton wrote to George W. Bush, he reminded the 43rd president his position is 'greatest honor that can come to an American citizen.'

Before signing off, Clinton assures him: 'The burdens you now shoulder are great but often exaggerated. The sheer joy of doing what you believe is right is inexpressible.'

President Barack Obama was seen leaving a letter on the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office for Trump on Friday morning.

Trump and his Vice President Mike Pence, will officially be sworn in at noon on Friday.

GEORGE W. BUSH'S LETTER TO BARACK OBAMA Jan 20, 2009 Dear Barack, Congratulations on becoming our President. You have just begun a fantastic chapter in your life. Very few have had the honor of knowing the responsibility you now feel. Very few know the excitement of the moment and the challenges you will face. There will be trying moments. The critics will rage. Your “friends” will disappoint you. But, you will have an Almighty God to comfort you, a family who loves you, and a country that is pulling for you, including me. No matter what comes, you will be inspired by the character and compassion of the people you now lead. God bless you. Sincerely, GW Advertisement