On Barack Obama’s final day in office, Cassandra Metzger stood on a sidewalk facing the White House uncertain of her future. Standing at her side was Amy Lewis, an acupuncturist who has treated Metzger and who organized the gathering of Obama supporters. Like several other supporters, she had posted an event on Facebook for those who might wish to join her outside the White House on Obama’s final day. A larger rally, dubbed “Thanks Obama”, was expected to draw thousands in south-west Washington later in the day. But that didn’t stop others from perching themselves as close to the White House as possible to bid farewell.

Source: The Guardian January 19, 2017 22:38 UTC