On June 14, 2025, President Donald Trump presided over a grand military parade in Washington, D.C., celebrating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army. The event, which also marked Trump's 79th birthday, featured approximately 6,600 soldiers from at least 11 corps and divisions nationwide, along with 150 vehicles, 50 helicopters, warplanes, horses, mules, parachutists, and seven bands. The parade commenced at the Pentagon in Virginia and proceeded to the National Mall in Washington, D.C., lasting about 90 minutes. This was the first military parade in 34 years since the National Victory Celebration held by President George H.W. Bush. en.wikipedia.org
The parade was part of the United States Semiquincentennial celebrations, marking the nation's 250th anniversary. It coincided with Flag Day, honoring the United States flag and its adoption in 1777. The event was attended by notable figures, including First Lady Melania Trump, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and General Randy George, Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army. The parade received mixed reactions; an AP-NORC poll released on June 12 found that 60% of U.S. adults thought the parade was not a good use of government money, while 40% approved of it. en.wikipedia.org