Former Presidents Obama and Bush, along with their wives, will serve as honorary co-chairs for America250, an initiative to celebrate America's 250th anniversary in 2026.

Former Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush, along with their wives, Michelle and Laura, will serve as honorary national co-chairs for America250, an initiative created by Congress in 2016 to celebrate America's 250th anniversary in 2026. The multi-year event aims to build bipartisan momentum and highlight cooperation amidst political polarization, featuring events across all 50 states and six U.S. territories. The celebration will launch on July 4, 2026, with a baseball game, and includes programs such as America Gives, oral history projects, and nationwide scholastic contests. The Obamas expressed excitement to reflect on U.S. history and the remarkable stories that have shaped the nation.

August 01, 2024
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