Former Presidents, ‘SNL’ Stars, Nicole Kidman, Garth Brooks & More Celebrate America’s 250th At History Channel Event
By Jillg366
Published on April 18, 2026.
The History Channel and Comcast partnered with A+E Global Media's History Channel to celebrate America's 250th anniversary at a History Talks event in Philadelphia. The event, which included former presidents Joe Biden, Barack Obama, George W. Bush, and Bill Clinton, was held at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia and featured celebrities such as Nicole Kidman, Colin Jost, Kate McKinnon, and Tina Fey. The show also featured Doris Kearns Goodwin's interview with Michelle Obama and Hoda Kotb, and a discussion of democracy, social justice, healing division and political satire. President Obama emphasized the importance of an inclusive America and the need for an inclusive Constitution.
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