U.S. Army Celebrates 250th birthday with a grand parade in Washington, DC.
By Ndiho Media
A grand military parade took over the National Mall on Saturday to celebrate the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary — and President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday. Thousands turned out to witness the spectacle, which featured more than 6,600 soldiers, tanks, Black Hawk helicopters, and historic World War II vehicles.
The parade, requested by President Donald Trump, was billed as a patriotic tribute to America’s military legacy, stretching back to the founding of the Continental Army in 1775. “This is about honoring our brave service members and the victories that shaped our nation,” one attendee told Ndiho Media.
But not everyone saw it that way.
Across town at Fort Reno Park in Tenleytown, a smaller group gathered for a peaceful counter-protest under the slogan “No Kings.” They accused the former president of using military pageantry to promote an authoritarian image. “Parades are great — but not when they look like propaganda,” one protester said.
The protests were part of a broader nationwide movement opposing Trump’s policies and leadership style.
As the jets roared overhead and chants echoed from different corners of D.C., Saturday’s events showed a nation reflecting on its past, while debating the path ahead.
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