A farewell to Robert Gibbs (19 images)

U.S. President Barack Obama returns the tie Press Secretary Robert Gibbs lent Obama for his keynote speech during the 2004 Democratic National Convention on Gibbs' last day in the Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House in Washington on February 11, 2011. Jay Carney will fill Gibbs' position. UPI/Roger L. Wollenberg

White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs falls into a water tank before a luau for members of Congress and their families on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington on June 25, 2009. In a celebration of U.S. President Barack Obama’s home state, the South Lawn was decorated with tiki torches and palm huts and the meal prepared by famous Hawaiian chef Alan Wong. (UPI Photo/Chip Somodevilla/Pool)

Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, dressed as Darth Vader in the east room of the White House, celebrates Halloween n Saturday, October 31, 2009. The President and First lady invited more than 2,000 local school children to take part in the festivities that includes performers and Halloween themed decorations. UPI/Kristoffer Tripplaar/Pool

Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, dressed as Darth Vader in the east room of the White House, celebrates Halloween n Saturday, October 31, 2009. The President and First lady invited more than 2,000 local school children to take part in the festivities that includes performers and Halloween themed decorations. UPI/Kristoffer Tripplaar/Pool

Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, dressed as Darth Vader in the east room of the White House, celebrates Halloween n Saturday, October 31, 2009. The President and First lady invited more than 2,000 local school children to take part in the festivities that includes performers and Halloween themed decorations. UPI/Kristoffer Tripplaar/Pool

White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs is seen in his office at the White House in Washington on January 5, 2011. Gibbs announced he is leaving the Obama administration sometime in February to "recharge." UPI/Roger L. Wollenberg