Photos: Military parade in DC marks Army’s 250th anniversary
President Donald Trump salutes during a military parade commemorating the Army's 250th anniversary, coinciding with his 79th birthday, Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Washington, as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and first lady Melania Trump watch. Associated Press
WASHINGTON — A large military parade showcasing American power, requested by President Donald Trump to mark the Army’s 250th anniversary, took place in Washington, D.C., featuring tanks, troops and marching bands. Hours before the parade, anti-war protesters displayed signs reading “Homes not drones” near a military equipment exhibit on the National Mall celebrating the Army’s birthday.
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A military parade commemorating the Army's 250th anniversary and coinciding with President Donald Trump's 79th birthday, Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Washington. The Washington Monument stands left. Associated Press
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrive for a military parade commemorating the Army's 250th anniversary, coinciding with his 79th birthday, Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Washington. Associated Press
The colors are presented as President Donald Trump attends a military parade commemorating the Army's 250th anniversary, coinciding with his 79th birthday, Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Washington. Associated Press
President Donald Trump arrives for a military parade commemorating the Army's 250th anniversary, coinciding with his 79th birthday, Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Washington, as Secretary of the Army Daniel Driscoll and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth watch. Associated Press
A military parade commemorating the Army's 250th anniversary, coinciding with President Donald Trump's 79th birthday, Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Washington. The Washington Monument stands center. Associated Press
People attend a military parade commemorating the Army's 250th anniversary and coinciding with President Donald Trump's 79th birthday, Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Washington. Associated Press
A military parade commemorating the Army's 250th anniversary, coinciding with President Donald Trump's 79th birthday, crosses over the Potomac River from Virginia into Washington, Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Washington. Robert E. Lee's home, Arlington House, stands at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., rear. Associated Press
Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance, with their children, arrive for a military parade commemorating the Army's 250th anniversary, coinciding with his 79th birthday, Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Washington. Associated Press
Members of the military fire cannons as part of a 21-gun salute during an event to honor the Army's 250th anniversary, coinciding with President Donald Trump's 79th birthday, Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Washington. Associated Press
A World War I era vehicle passes the reviewing stand as President Donald Trump attends a military parade commemorating the Army's 250th anniversary, coinciding with his 79th birthday, Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Washington. Associated Press
A military parade commemorating the Army's 250th anniversary and coinciding with President Donald Trump's 79th birthday, Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Washington. Associated Press
Demonstrators march during a protest taking place on the day of a military parade commemorating the Army's 250th anniversary, coinciding with President Donald Trump's 79th birthday, Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Washington. Associated Press
A demonstrators carries an umbrella with protest language on it during before a march taking place on the day of a military parade commemorating the Army's 250th anniversary, coinciding with President Donald Trump's 79th birthday, Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Washington. Associated Press
Demonstrators carrying signs stand near the White House during a protest taking place on the day of a military parade commemorating the Army's 250th anniversary, coinciding with President Donald Trump's 79th birthday, Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Washington. Associated Press
A demonstrator with a flag and another wearing a President Donald Trump mask carrying a sign participate in a protest taking place on the day of a military parade commemorating the Army's 250th anniversary, coinciding with Trump's 79th birthday, Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Washington. Associated Press
Demonstrators rally at Lafayette park during a demonstration against President Donald Trump policies in Washington, Saturday, June 14, 2025. Associated Press
President Donald Trump attends a military parade commemorating the Army's 250th anniversary, coinciding with his 79th birthday, Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Washington. Associated Press
President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump, Secretary of the Army Daniel Driscoll, left and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth attend a military parade commemorating the Army's 250th anniversary, coinciding with his 79th birthday, Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Washington. Associated Press
