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Washington Hosts Army's 250th Anniversary Parade Facing Rain and Protests
- On the evening of Saturday, June 14, 2025, a military parade took place in Washington, D.C. to celebrate the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary, coinciding with President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday.
- The parade stems from the Army's planned 250th anniversary events, which Trump significantly expanded despite past cost controversies and opposition warnings.
- The parade featured about 6,169 troops, 128 tanks, various armored vehicles, and 62 aircraft parading along Constitution Avenue, starting slightly early to avoid thunderstorms.
- Senator Bernie Sanders criticized the $45 million taxpayer-funded parade as excessive, while Trump said the event showed 'how great our country is, very simple.'
- The event drew major nationwide protests against militarization, while supporters argued it would boost recruitment and honor the Army's history and future.
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The United States Army celebrated its 250th anniversary with a parade that marched through Washington on June 14, 2025. Rain dampened the parade, which featured thousands of troops, 150 vehicles and 50 aircraft. The event ended with President Donald Trump giving a speech and then a fireworks display.
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