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

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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 Kearns Goodwin interview Michelle Obama and Hoda Kotb sit down with Nicole Kidman. Colin Jost and former SNL cast mate Kate McKinnon stepped up just after a Bill and Hilary Clinton convo with Ted Danson.

“There’s one segment that seems a little out of place in this lineup,” Jost joked. “What are we doing here?”

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