Members of the U.S Army drive in a Sherman tank in the US Army's 250th anniversary parade in Washington, DC.
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The US Army held a parade in Washington, DC, for its 250th anniversary on Saturday.
The display featured 150 vehicles, 50 aircraft, and about 6,600 troops.
President Donald Trump, who turned 79 on Saturday, was in attendance with Melania Trump.
President Donald Trump has long expressed interest in holding a military parade. He finally got one for his birthday.
The US Army celebrated its 250th anniversary on Saturday in Washington, DC, with a parade featuring 6,600 troops, 150 vehicles, and over 50 aircraft.
June 14 also marked Trump's 79th birthday.
Trump attended the event accompanied by first lady Melania Trump and other family members. The president stood to salute troops as they passed his viewing box.
In May, a US Army spokesperson told CNBC that the event could cost between $25 million and $45 million in total.
Prior to the parade, the National Mall was lined with displays of tanks, planes, cannons, and other weaponry to educate onlookers about the US Army's history and modern capabilities.
A tank is on display on the National Mall ahead of the Army's 250th anniversary parade.
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The US Army also held a fitness competition where service members competed against one another in various drills.
A member of the military climbed a rope during a fitness competition at the US Army's 250th Anniversary festival in Washington, DC.
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Anti-Trump "No Kings" counterprotests, organized by the grassroots group 50501, were held nationwide ahead of the parade.
A "No Kings" protest in Los Angeles.
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Protest signs across the country condemned Trump's policies and expressed support for progressive causes.
A "No Kings" protest in New York City.
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President Donald Trump attended the parade with first lady Melania Trump. Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance were also present.
Donald Trump and Melania Trump at the Army 250th Anniversary Parade.
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The Trump family members in attendance included Donald Trump Jr. and girlfriend Bettina Anderson, Eric and Lara Trump, and Tiffany Trump's husband, Michael Boulos.
President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump, and other Trump family members and White House officials at the US Army's 250th anniversary parade.
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The parade featured service members dressed in historic uniforms dating back to the Revolutionary War, honoring the origins of the US Army.
US military service members in Revolutionary War uniforms marched along Constitution Avenue during the Army's 250th anniversary parade in Washington, DC.
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Historic tanks such as the Sherman tank used in World War II rolled through the streets.
Members of the U.S Army drive in a Sherman tank in the US Army's 250th anniversary parade in Washington, DC.
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The Golden Knights, the US Army's parachute demonstration and competition team, leapt from planes and landed in front of the White House during the parade.
A member of the Golden Knights during the US Army's 250th anniversary parade.
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Lines of uniformed service members stretched all the way down Constitution Avenue.
Members of the US Army march in the 250th anniversary parade in Washington, DC.
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