U.S. President Barack Obama to Introduce America: The Story of US

NEW YORK: Barack Obama will offer his own remarks and reflections as a special introduction to America: The Story of US, a 12-hour, six-night series on HISTORY that will present 400 years of how the country came to be.

The U.S. president will share his thoughts on the spirit and resilience that continue to shape the country. Obama will comment on the turning points in American history that "remind us that our American story has never been inevitable. It was made possible by ordinary people who kept their moral compass pointed straight and true when the way seemed treacherous; when the climb seemed steep; and when the future seemed uncertain. People who recognized a fundamental part of our American character: that we can remake ourselves—and our nation—to fit our larger dreams."

Obama’s remarks will open the premiere episode on April 25 at 9 p.m. New episodes of America: The Story of US will air on Sundays through Memorial Day.

The largest promotional event that HISTORY has ever undertaken, America: The Story of US looks at how America was invented, exploring the moments where citizens harnessed technology to advance human progress. The series also explores conflicts—the Native American peoples, slavery, the Revolutionary War, the Civil War and the World War that shaped its future. The landmark series is produced for HISTORY by Nutopia, a new production company founded by Jane Root, the former president of Discovery Channel.

Nancy Dubuc, the president and general manager of HISTORY, said, "It’s an honor to launch our new epic series about the making of America with the personal reflections of our president—a leader whose own path marks an important chapter in our nation’s ongoing story. Our hope is that by reliving the great moments of our history, Americans will reconnect with the spirit that made us who we are and will better appreciate how we all participate in creating our history every day."