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Four Former Presidents Share Hopeful America 250 Messages in TODAY Exclusive

Their message stresses civic duty rooted in the Constitution.

Overview

  • Today aired the full one-on-one interviews Tuesday after Jenna Bush Hager recorded them over the weekend at History Talks in Philadelphia, a private History Channel event produced with Comcast’s NBCUniversal.
  • Barack Obama urged Americans to honor self-government and settle differences in lawful, peaceful ways, saying that commitment can carry the nation through the next 250 years.
  • Bill Clinton emphasized free speech, voting and compromise, and Joe Biden called the United States a nation guided by the Constitution that is less divided than it appears.
  • George W. Bush urged people to “be a citizen, not a spectator,” highlighting everyday volunteers who help neighbors and keep civic life strong.
  • Following the broadcast, some users on X complained about President Trump’s absence, while NBC reported he has a separate History Channel America 250 project slated for announcement later this spring.