While Inauguration Day marks the transfer of power from one president to another, it also marks another major change at the White House: one first family moving out and another moving in. This final piece of the transition happens behind closed doors, no cameras allowed.

On Inauguration Day, a finely-tuned process transforms the White House to welcome a new president and their family. The day begins with the outgoing president participating in a farewell ceremony.

While the world watches the pomp and circumstance of Inauguration Day unfolding at the U.S. Capitol, an intricate and highly orchestrated move unfolds behind the scenes at the White House. Every four to eight years,