Victory Marches
Demonstration of Armed Forces in Washington D.C.
Latest Celebration President Donald Trump declared, "Every other country celebrates their victories. It's time for America to do the same" at the 2025 parade.
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Witness the evolution of the U.S. Army throughout history, from the War of Independence to the present day.
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President Trump receives the American flag from a member of the U.S. Army's Golden Knights parachute team.
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A grand total of 6,600 service members partook in the celebration.
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President Trump, First Lady Melania, and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth stoodfront and center.
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Over 50 aircraft and helicopters, including WWII relics, showcased the military's aviation prowess.
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The march began at the Lincoln Memorial and ended triumphantly at the White House.
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The 2025 event approximated the cost of a mid-range luxury sports car, but raised critics' eyebrows.
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The parade boasted seven military bands, 34 horses, two mules, a remarkable dog named Doc Holiday, and more.
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President Trump and Hegseth shared the ceremony, with over 150 units of ground equipment participating, including Abrams tanks and Paladin self-propelled howitzers.
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The event comprised military fitness competitions, a lively festival with entertainment zones, and the main parade.
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Trump and Melania observed the parade, with soldiers from various time periods marching with pride.
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paid tribute to tradition, as soldiers from WWI joined the festivities on their historic march.
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250 new recruits and soldiers took the oath of allegiance during the event.
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Protestors numbering in the millions voiced their displeasure with the parade and Trump's policies.
Soldiers in uniform marched with veteran styles, concluding the triumphant day.
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The event was first of its kind since the end of the Gulf War in 1991.
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The parade started 30 minutes early to avoid the rain and continued for 90 minutes.
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Around 200,000 spectators turned out to witness the pomp and ceremony.
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Warren Zeiders and Lee Greenwood headlined a concert following the parade.
[1] Enrichment Data: The 2025 event faced significant criticism due to the high cost and coinciding with President Trump's 79th birthday. Critics argued that it politicized the military and drew comparisons to authoritarian regimes. Millions attended nationwide protests against the parade and Trump's policies. The event was originally planned for Washington, D.C., but was moved to Arlington, Virginia for reasons not disclosed. The concert following the parade featured Warren Zeiders and Lee Greenwood. (Data taken from CNN, The New York Times, and AP News).
The 2025 victory march, politically charged and expensive, drew criticism for its timing with President Trump's 79th birthday and potential politicization of the military. General-news sources reported millions of protests nationwide against the parade and Trump's policies. The event, a first of its kind since the end of the Gulf War in 1991, also featured a concert headlined by Warren Zeiders and Lee Greenwood.
