“Other countries celebrate their victory; It was time for the United States to do too“The President said at the end of more than two hours of regiments parade, Abrams, paratrooper tanks, airplanes, helicopters and units that participated in historical battles since 1775.
Trump said the army (Army, in English) is “the greatest, most fearsome and brave force that has walked on the face of the earth”And he reviewed historical moments of this branch of the Armed Forces in key battles such as Sicily, Philippines or Iraq.
“The army has forged an unparalleled courage legacy, unique sacrifice and an unparalleled imortal glory“, The president added in a brief speech before Close the celebrations with a fireworks show.
Thousands of people concentrated along the National Mall esplanade to see the parade under important measures of security and the threat of rain, something that finally did not happen.
Some 6 thousand soldiers participated in the military paradesomething that is not accustomed to the tradition of American democracy, but that is common in many countries.
– Donald J. Trump (@realdonaldtrump) June 14, 2025
Trump has been criticized for his opponents for giving free rein with this event to “authoritarian” drives and spending more than US $ 45 million in a celebration, which coincides with its 79th birthdaybut also does it with the day of the flag.
The parade has taken place with the transfund of massive Protests against the president’s immigration policy Throughout the country and the open conflict between Iran and Israel, which again threatens to destabilize the Middle East and drag the US to a conflict, Something that Trump has said that he will try to avoid by all means.
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