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Washington Hosts Army's 250th Anniversary Parade Facing Rain and Protests
- Washington, D.C. will host a military parade on June 14, 2025, celebrating the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary and coinciding with President Donald Trump's 79th birthday.
- The parade, long planned as a major Army celebration, comes amid recent protests nationwide and legal rulings limiting Trump's domestic use of the military to control unrest.
- The event will feature 6,169 soldiers, 128 tanks, 128 armored vehicles and artillery, and 62 aircraft, including historic tanks and a flyover of World War II bombers and helicopters.
- Army spokesman Steve Warren said planners have worked for weeks to time the parade to exactly 90 minutes, while White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly affirmed it will proceed rain or shine despite lightning risks.
- The parade may deepen political divisions and civil unrest, as polls show disagreement over its cost and purpose, and experts warn it risks politicizing the military institution.
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After day of nationwide protests, Trump's military parade rolls through DC
President Donald Trump's military parade rolled through the streets of Washington Saturday, but the celebration of the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary was marred by violence and discord.
In Washington, U.S. President Trump holds the largest military parade since the end of the Gulf War - by chance on his birthday. While some celebrate him enthusiastically, the others stand up nationwide. A report by W. Landmesser.
Donald Trump has called the United States military “the biggest, toughest, and bravest force.” Previous presidents have deliberately avoided military displays of force, but Trump has longed for such a parade.
Around 100,000 people want to see the parade of the U.S. military - a march that has so far not taken place. President Trump salutes the grandstand on his birthday.
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