Joe Biden is on Nantucket, wrapping up his final Thanksgiving holiday as president. It's a family tradition that this year seems to be part of a broader farewell to his time in the White House.

President Joe Biden expressed his "gratitude to the American people" and called the United states the "greatest country on Earth" during his final Thanksgiving proclamation as president.

President Biden held Thanksgiving calls with members of the U.S. military, according to the White House. Biden, alongside his wife, first lady Jill Biden, spoke with units from each branch of the U.S.

President Biden and his family arrived on Nantucket on Tuesday night extending their long-time tradition of spending Thanksgiving on the island.