Former U.S. Presidents, Entertainment, Sports and Media Leaders Convene in Rare Gathering to Celebrate Country’s 250th Anniversary
By Abbey White
Published on April 19, 2026.
Former U.S. Presidents, former first ladies, politicians, and sports and media leaders gathered in Philadelphia to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States. The event included every living former president and three former first wives. It was part of the HISTORYTalks series produced by the HHistory channel in conjunction with Comcast NBCUniversal and A+E Global Media. The panel discussions included actors Nicole Kidman, Tina Fey and Colin Jost, Super Bowl champion Tom Brady, future NFL player Joshua Fernando Mendoza and musician Garth Brooks. Brian L. Roberts, chairman and co-CEO of Comcast NBC Universal, and Paul Buccieri, president and chairman of A+EU Global Media, highlighted the importance of unity in America.
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