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On his 79th birthday, President Trump spent more than three hours on Saturday taking in the scene at a military parade commemorating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army.
Law enforcement officials reported no arrests from the celebration in D.C. that drew several thousand parade watchers, with some demonstrators protesting against the show of military strength.
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As millions of Americans protested at “No Kings” rallies across the country, onlookers gathered in Washington on the president’s birthday for a muted celebration.
Victory Parade after the first Gulf War celebrated a lopsided victory against an enemy army in the largest U.S. military operation since Vietnam.
Some attendees exited the military parade marking the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army in Washington D.C. early, according to reports.
President Donald Trump has achieved his desire to hold a military parade. Tennesseans can watch the event here live.
A military parade through the streets of Washington, D.C., celebrates the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary today. These maps show the route.
The procession featured more than 6,000 soldiers, 128 Army tanks, aircraft flyovers, military bands, even robot dogs. Troops wore uniforms representing the Army’s history, including outfits from the Revolutionary War, Civil War, World War II, the Vietnam War and the Global War on Terror.
Sen. Rand Paul criticized the June 14 military parade, arguing that it was too expensive and “glorified” weapons.
The parade in Washington, D.C., celebrating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army ended with a fireworks show. Meanwhile, protesters clashed with police in Los Angeles. Follow along for live updates,