Obama and Bush to Lead America's 250th Anniversary Celebration

Former presidents and first ladies unite as honorary co-chairs for a nationwide commemoration.

America250, a non-profit organization, is planning events across all 50 states and six U.S. territories.
The celebration will formally launch on July 4, 2026, with a Major League Baseball game in Milwaukee.
Initiatives include a national oral history project and a scholastic contest for students.
America Gives, a program to promote charitable giving and volunteerism, will start in the fall.
Leaders hope the bipartisan effort will inspire unity in a politically divided nation.