Former Presidents, ‘SNL’ Stars, Nicole Kidman, Garth Brooks & More Celebrate America’s 250th At History Channel Event

Former U.S. Presidents, Entertainment, Sports and Media Leaders Convene in Rare Gathering to Celebrate Country’s 250th Anniversary

President Obama, Nicole Kidman, Tina Fey, Tom Brady, Jason Kelce and more attended HISTORYTalks 2026 to celebrate the U.S.'s 250th anniversary.

Former Presidents, ‘SNL’ Stars, Nicole Kidman, Garth Brooks & More Celebrate America’s 250th At History Channel Event

The nation’s four former presidents, Joe Biden, Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton, and assorted celebs took the stage at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia Saturday for History Talks, an event honoring the nation’s 250th anniversary spotlighting democracy, social justice, healing division and political satire. A+E Global Media’s History Channel partnered with Philly-based media giant Comcast for the gathering that also saw Doris Kea…

HistoryTalks event brings former presidents, athletes, and entertainers to Philly

The event comes ahead of the city's celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Declaration of Independence.