Residents begin lining the city streets early in the morning to catch a final glimpse of the US President |
Spectators cover every street along the airport route hoping to get a clear view of the President’s motorcade |
Government offices and businesses are closed citywide to allow workers to view the procession |
Even the youngest sense there is something historic about this day |
Young volunteers patrol Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street to ensure order |
Local people rally in front of Tan Son Nhat International Airport |
View of lead vehicle in President Obama’s motorcade |
Spectators wave as President Obama passes |
The motorcade slowly winds its way through city streets beaming with tens of thousands of well-wishers |
Obama waves goodbye to the Vietnamese people at Tan Son Nhat International Airport on the afternoon of May 25, concluding his visit |
Air Force One lifts off for Japan where President Obama will attend the G7 Summit |
