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Military Parade Set to Kick Off in Nation's Capital as Protesters Around US Decry Trump
- A grand military parade took place on June 14, 2025, in Washington, D.C., celebrating the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary and President Trump's 79th birthday.
- The parade was added recently to the Army's longstanding birthday festivities to fulfill Trump's years-long desire for a large military event despite criticism over its cost and political nature.
- Preparations involved deploying heavy tanks, 6,169 soldiers, 128 armored vehicles, installing security fencing in the northwest area of the city near key landmarks including the White House and the National Mall, with the event set to begin at 6:30 p.m. EDT amid forecasts of rain and thunderstorms.
- Trump declared, "We're going to have a great time," while more than 1,800 anti-Trump 'No Kings' protests arose nationwide to oppose what organizers call authoritarian policies.
- The event coincided with a 10% Army recruitment increase credited partly to Trump, highlighted his readiness to use force against protesters, and revealed deep national divisions over the parade and his administration.
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Military parade barrels through nation's capital with tanks, troops and 21-gun salute
The grand military parade that President Donald Trump wanted for eight years is barreling down Constitution Avenue in Washington with tanks, troops and a 21-gun salute. It's playing out against the counterpoint of protesters around the country who decried the…
[Washington = Tobita Rintaro] The US government held a military parade in Washington, D.C. on the 14th. The event was held to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the Army, and it also coincided with President Trump's 79th birthday. It was unusual to hold a military parade in the nation's capital for the first time in 34 years, and the aim was for Trump to show off his power both at home and abroad. Wearing military uniforms from…
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Photos of military parade marking Army's 250th anniversary amid anti-Trump protests
WASHINGTON (AP) — A large military parade showcasing American power, requested by President Donald Trump to mark the Army’s 250th anniversary, took place in Washington, D.C., featuring tanks, troops and marching bands.
Army parade, Trump birthday take over D.C., as 'No Kings' protests erupt across nation • New Jersey Monitor
An American flag is unfurled near the Washington Monument prior to a parade and celebration marking the 250th birthday of the U.S. Army June 14, 2025 in Washington, D.C. The parade, which coincides with President Donald Trump's 79th birthday, is designed to tell the history of the Army. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Getty Images)WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Saturday was set to celebrate his 79th birthday reviewing a parade of tanks, armament …
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