US President Barack Obama will deliver a farewell speech later [0200GMT Wednesday] in his hometown of Chicago.
Mr Obama is expected to highlight several of his signature domestic and foreign policy achievements, and tout the recovery in the US economy during his time in office.
The White House says the speech is "a chance to say thank you" to his supporters.
But reporter Steve Mort in Chicago says Mr Obama is also likely to put up a vigorous defense of his key accomplishments over the last eight years.
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ALT: Reporter Steve Mort in Chicago says the speech may give some clues as to the kind of post-presidency Mr Obama plans.
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ALT: Reporter Steve Mort in Chicago says President Obama made a symbolic choice to deliver his farewell speech in his hometown.
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