The Trump administration is planning a military parade through the streets of Washington, DC, on 14 June to mark President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday, coinciding with the Army’s 250th anniversary, a senior administration official has confirmed to NewsNation, The Hill’s sister network.
According to Washington City Paper, which first reported on the event, the parade will stretch nearly 4 miles from the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, to the White House.
An Army official confirmed the parade’s length to The Hill, stating that “there are plans for a parade that will involve the Army,” whilst adding that details are not yet finalised.
The upcoming parade represents a fulfilment of a longstanding desire for President Trump, who previously attempted to organise a military parade in 2018 but was unable to proceed with the plans at that time.
Trump in his first presidential term ordered the Pentagon to plan a large military parade after he saw a French Bastille Day event during his 2018 Paris visit. He reportedly told his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron, “We’re going to have to try to top it.”
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