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White House Confirms Military Parade for U.S. Army’s 250th Anniversary on June 14

The event will honor veterans, showcase military history, and coincide with President Trump’s 79th birthday.

Donald Trump rêve d'organiser un défilé militaire à Washington depuis qu’il a assisté au défilé du 14 Juillet sur les Champs-Élysées en 2017.
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Overview

  • The parade will feature 6,600 military personnel, 150 vehicles, and 50 aircraft, according to Army spokesperson Heather Hagan.
  • Historical reenactments and military equipment from key American conflicts, including the Revolutionary War and Iraq, will be showcased.
  • A one-day festival with fireworks, concerts, and military demonstrations will accompany the parade.
  • The planned route begins at the Pentagon, crosses the Arlington Memorial Bridge, and proceeds along Constitution Avenue NW, pending National Park Service approval.
  • Concerns remain over the event's cost and potential street damage, issues that previously halted similar proposals.