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President Trump delivered remarks at the 250th Anniversary of the U.S. Army Grand Military Parade and Celebration, an event he envisioned.
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.
President Donald Trump praised the United States Army as the “greatest, fiercest and bravest fighting force” at the conclusion of a grand display of military might in the nation’s capital Saturday as the Army celebrated its 250th birthday with a parade.
More than 6,000 soldiers participated in the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary parade in Washington, D.C. — including the Texas A&M University Corps of Cadets.
Follow the live updates on D.C.’s massive military parade in celebration of the Army’s 250th birthday on President Donald Trump’s birthday.
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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 White House has said the administration was planning a historic celebration for the Army's 250th birthday. The Army was established on June 14, 1775,
President Donald Trump deemed his multimillion dollar military birthday parade a “tremendous success” Sunday, despite it being dwarfed by the thousands protesting against his presidency on the same day.