President Donald Trump celebrates the United States Army as the “greatest, fiercest and bravest fighting force” during a grand military parade in Washington, D.C., marking the Army’s 250th anniversary. With over 7,000 soldiers and millions of pounds of hardware, the parade showcased historical eras from the Revolutionary War to modern conflicts, culminating in a vibrant display of military might as Trump promised a patriotic event unlike any before.
While crowds gathered for the largest military parade the city has seen in decades, protests were also occurring across the nation as part of the “No Kings” movement, which targeted Trump’s perceived authoritarianism. Despite the unrest, the parade was a spectacle featuring tanks and artillery, accompanied by a surprise birthday celebration for Trump, juxtaposing military celebration with civil dissent and highlighting the tensions around governance in contemporary America.
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