US President Donald Trump is backing plans for a rare military parade in Washington. The event is scheduled for June 14, when the US Army becomes 250 years old, and he becomes 79.
Officials say about 150 vehicles, 50 aircraft and 6,600 troops are expected to take part in the event, "to highlight the Army's 250 years of service to the nation."
Speaking in an interview with NBC News aired on Sunday, Trump said: "We have the greatest missiles in the world. We have the greatest submarines in the world. We have the greatest army tanks in the world. We have the greatest weapons in the world, and we're going to celebrate it."
Trump described the cost of the parade as "peanuts compared to the value of doing it." But how much that will be has not yet been disclosed.
Some people oppose the plan in light of the Trump administration's push to reduce the government's workforce and costs.
The last military parade in Washington was in 1991 to mark the end of the Gulf War. Trump's plans to hold another during his first term in 2018 did not materialize due to factors such as costs.
Officials say about 150 vehicles, 50 aircraft and 6,600 troops are expected to take part in the event, "to highlight the Army's 250 years of service to the nation."
Speaking in an interview with NBC News aired on Sunday, Trump said: "We have the greatest missiles in the world. We have the greatest submarines in the world. We have the greatest army tanks in the world. We have the greatest weapons in the world, and we're going to celebrate it."
Trump described the cost of the parade as "peanuts compared to the value of doing it." But how much that will be has not yet been disclosed.
Some people oppose the plan in light of the Trump administration's push to reduce the government's workforce and costs.
The last military parade in Washington was in 1991 to mark the end of the Gulf War. Trump's plans to hold another during his first term in 2018 did not materialize due to factors such as costs.
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Summary
Trump supports a military parade on June 14, celebrating the US Army's 250th anniversary and his own 79th birthday. Approx. 150 vehicles, 50 aircraft, and 6,600 troops are expected to participate, showcasing the Army's service. Trump has emphasized the event will highlight the nation's military
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20250505_12/
Date: May 5, 2025
Created: 2025/05/06 07:00
Updated: 2025/12/08 04:24
Last Read: 2025/05/06 11:00