Which former presidents were named honorary national co-chairs of the America250 commission in 2024?

George W. Bush and Barack Obama were named honorary national co-chairs of the America250 commission in 2024.

The announcement was made on August 1, 2024. Their spouses, former first ladies Laura Bush and Michelle Obama, were also named honorary national co-chairs, creating a cross-administration honorary leadership group.

Bush and Obama served as the 43rd and 44th presidents of the United States, respectively. Their inclusion reflected an effort to give the anniversary a broad national profile beyond the sitting administration or the commission's day-to-day leadership.

Honorary national co-chairs are different from the commission chair, who directs the congressionally appointed body. Rosie Rios held that operational chair position from 2022. The honorary appointments therefore should not be confused with the commission's formal chairmanship.