Hundreds rolling down the street of tanks and buzzing helicopters dominated a large military parade in Washington on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the American Army. At the same time, demonstrations were held across the country against the deportation of migrants and the participation of troops.
The parade was organized on Donald Trump's 79th birthday. The event attracted thousands of viewers.
At the end of the large show, the president made a brief statement. – all another country celebrates its victories. It's about time America did, too. He said, with no mention either to the ongoing riots in the country, or even to global events. He focused on the beginnings of the army and the heroism of the United States soldiers. – When we watch this magnificent show, our souls are filled with gratitude for all generation of warriors who wore a uniform from the very beginning He stressed. He promised that America would shortly be "greater and stronger than always before."
The ceremonies were attended, among others, by J.D. Vance and first woman Melania Trump. The vice president, who has served in the Marine Corps, gave a brief speech. Directing his words of gratitude to the soldiers and expressing his pride in their actions, he pointed out that in rule Trump's squad did not ask them to go to war, "unless absolutely necessary." But even then, “we give you the weapons and support needed to destruct the enemy and safely return home,” he added.
The first woman joined the president on phase to receive a folded flag from a soldier.
The parade referred to events from 1775. The Continental Army then formed under George Washington to fight for the independency of the United States. Hence, soldiers dressed in historical costumes, any on horses, initiated a march along the parade route. The reconstructions of successive military formations from erstwhile centuries, including the First and Second planet War, the Korean, Vietnamese War, the Gulf War and the alleged global war on terrorism, followed.
Films were released on the telebim, highlighting circumstantial moments in the past of the U.S. Army. They besides included photos of Trump's visit to Fort Bragg last week. The ceremony of graduation and cadets from the West Point Military Academy was besides presented.
The top enthusiasm was the parade of vehicles utilized since the Second planet War until the Iraq and Afghanistan War and another conflicts, starting with M4 Sherman average tanks, through Bradley combat wagons, Abrams tanks, and on Stryker armored transporters to finish.
The parade was celebrated by a group of fresh recruits and soldiers who enlisted again. They stopped before Trump to rise their right hand and ask the commander-in-chief to curse in.
Due to the threat of lightning, the army cancelled the planned flight of F-22 and Thunderbird fighters.
However, there was a Golden Knights parachute discharge as well as chopper flights from the Vietnam War over the National Mall, followed by groups of Apache aircraft, Black Hawk and Chinooki.
As noted by The Hill, most congressmen, including Republican organization leadership, did not participate in the parade. Politico even claimed, on the basis of a survey conducted, that only 7 of the 50 GOP legislators planned to attend the ceremonies. In fact, erstwhile Trump allies appeared there, specified as Congressman Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) and Congressman Ronny Jackson (R-Texas), as well as Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), who served in the army, defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, Secretary of interior safety Kristi Noem, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
The previously planned events were critical of congressmen from the opposition Democratic organization who pointed to the advanced costs of organizing the parade – over $45 million. They besides recalled negative associations with parades "in authoritarian countries specified as North Korea and Russia".
Senator John Fetterman (D-Pa) spoke positively, pointing out that “this parade consists of our sons, daughters, mothers and fathers—the best of us.” He added on platform X that "no substance what political views, it is appropriate to celebrate 250 years of dedication, devotion and service."
In total, more than 6,000 soldiers and over 128 tanks participated in the event. Turnout, despite erstwhile estimates, was lower than expected. surely 200,000 people did not assemble.
The parade was the fulfillment of Trump's long-standing dream of a large military show. The president of the United States was greatly impressed by a akin celebration in Paris in 2017.
There have besides been protests across the country against the usage of troops to suppress demonstrations related to the deportation of illegal migrants.
Sources: thehillnews.com, newsbytesapp.com
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