Official White House photographers share exclusive images with PEOPLE, capturing memories from Joe Biden's time as president of the United States

Biden conveyed his deep appreciation for first lady Jill Biden, who joined him in the Oval Office. “My deepest appreciation to our amazing first lady with me in the Oval today, for our entire family, you’re the love of my life and the lives of my love,” he said. “My eternal thanks to you, the American people.”

After four years in the White House – and a half-century in Washington – President Joe Biden has said farewell.

President Joe Biden offered up a few surprises in his farewell address. Instead of simply summing up his term in office, he warned Wednesday about the increasing influence of the ultrawealthy, criticized disinformation on social media and called for continuing the fight against climate change.

President Biden will deliver his farewell address as President-elect Donald Trump will return to the White House next week.

President Joe Biden will deliver his final speech to the American people from the Oval Office. ↓ Read More. Washington Post Video and Closed Captioning

Ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration less than a week away, President Joe Biden is set to give his farewell address on Wednesday evening. The speech is expected to focus on his administration's achievements.

Joe Biden’s farewell address in full President Joe Biden delivered his farewell address to the nation from the Oval Office on Wednesday evening, calling for a Constitutional amendment ending presidential immunity.