Army, Trump and Military parade
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The demonstrations follow more than a week of large-scale protests in Los Angeles against Mr. Trump’s immigration crackdown and his decision to deploy the military there. Protesters gathered in Liberty Plaza outside of the Georgia State Capitol in Downtown Atlanta.
Though Saturday, June 14, is President's 79th birthday, the Washington D.C. parade is meant to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army.
The Army parade on Saturday is part of a year of celebrations leading up to the 250th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Declaration of Independence next July 4th. Other events expected in the com
A military parade Saturday evening will mark the Army’s 250th anniversary, but thunderstorms and anti-Trump demonstrations could dampen the mood.
The military display to celebrate the Army's birthday, and maybe his own, reflects Trump's taste for an imperial presidency and a go-it-alone nation.
Shortly after 6:15 p.m., an announcer declared, “Ladies and gentlemen, our parade is officially under way.” Members of the military began marching past the reviewing stand, as people in the crowd applauded and held up their phones.
A look at scenes from Saturday's massive military parade and festival in Washington. The parade honors the Army’s long-planned 250th anniversary celebration and coincides with President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday.