Presidents Clinton, Bush, Obama, and Biden shared why they are hopeful about America's future.

Four presidents in an exclusive interview with the program TODAY with Jenna Bush Hager shared their vision for the future of the United States. The program was dedicated to the country's approaching 250th anniversary.

46th President Joe Biden, 44th President Barack Obama, 43rd President George W. Bush and 42nd President Bill Clinton addressed the American people.

Each of them spoke separately with Jenna Bush Hager on April 21. In these conversations, the presidents expressed hope for the future and reaffirmed the principles they believe underpin American government and public life.

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Jenna spoke with Biden, 83, Obama, 64, Clinton, 79, and her 79-year-old father at a private History Talks event in Philadelphia over the weekend, hosted by The History Channel.

The event, traditionally featuring presidential addresses, was co-hosted by Comcast, the parent company of NBCUniversal. President Donald Trump is also partnering with The History Channel on the America 250 project, which is scheduled to be announced later this spring.

During a conversation with Obama, Bush Hager asked him whether the country still had the sense of hope that had been one of the key ideas of his 2008 presidential campaign.

"When I first went national and spoke about hope, I reminded people that hope isn't blind optimism," he said. "Hope arises in the face of difficulty, in the face of uncertainty.

And right now, of course, we're going through difficult times, but if you look at the course of American history, we've been through difficult periods before. And we've usually emerged stronger."

Jenna asked each president what message they wanted to send to Americans ahead of the 250th anniversary of the country's founding on July 4th.

"Remember what's best about us," Obama said. "The fundamental principle on which this country was founded is that we have no rulers, no kings, no monarchs, no aristocracy. We have citizens.

And if we remain true to this idea that we, the people, have been given the power to govern ourselves, if we remember our duties and responsibilities and show respect and consideration for our fellow citizens – even when we disagree with them – if we understand that part of the democratic process is to resolve differences peacefully and legally, then I am confident that we will have another 250 years ahead of us that will be as good as the last.”

Clinton and Biden emphasized the resilience of democratic institutions.

"The country will survive not just because of specific decisions, but because of the process itself—free speech, free voting, free participation in politics," Clinton noted. "And because the system is designed that way, compromise is necessary."

"We are the most unique country in the world," Biden emphasized. "Unique in the sense that we truly believe that democracy is defined by the supremacy of the Constitution. And we truly believe and affirm in practice that all men are created equal."

Bush noted the importance of civic engagement.

"My message is this: Consider yourself lucky to be part of a great country," he said. "Study our history to better understand what the future might hold. And be citizens, not spectators. That means participating in the life of the country and treating your neighbors the way you want to be treated."

"One of our country's strengths is that thousands and thousands of people volunteer every day to help those in need," he continued. "It's rarely talked about, but it's these kinds of actions that change lives—step by step, person by person."

I hope people look at our history and understand that we are not a perfect country, but we are striving to be better.”

Each president was asked what they thought would unite a deeply divided society.

"The 250th anniversary is an opportunity to focus on the common good and what makes our country unique, our history," Bush responded.

"The ability to freely practice religion without government direction. The ability to speak publicly without the threat of imprisonment," he added. "The presence of a press capable of holding the government accountable. All of this is precisely what should, and usually does, unite us."

I'm not worried about our country's long-term future because I've studied history enough to know that we've been through periods of intense anger and bitter ideological conflict before. But the beauty of democracy is that it's self-correcting. And one of the key tasks during our 250th anniversary is to encourage citizens to participate in the life of the country. If you don't like what's happening, vote. That's how America recovers."

Biden's presidency has come at a time of deep political polarization.

"I'm not sure we're as divided as people often make us out to be," Biden concluded. "Yes, there are probably 15-30% of people on the extremes. But I think the majority is gradually coming to understand the value of things they don't always think about directly, but which are enshrined in the Constitution."

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Jenna recalled an episode of political confrontation in the early 1990s when a simple gesture showed that politicians with opposing views could find common ground.

Her grandfather, Republican George H.W. Bush, wrote Clinton a letter wishing him success after he defeated him in the 1992 election. Clinton later did the same for George W. Bush after his victory in 2000.

She asked Clinton if the country could learn anything from the show of respect and unity between presidents from different political camps.

"America is bigger than anyone's personal hopes and dreams," Clinton concluded.

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