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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The colors are presented as President Donald Trump attends a military parade commemorating the Army's 250th anniversary on June 14, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson))
Pres. Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump, Sec. of the Army Daniel Driscoll and Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth attend a military parade on June 14, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
Members of the U.S Army cross Arlington Memorial Bridge to start the parade down Constitution Avenue marking the 250th birthday of the U.S. Army, June 14, 2025, in Washington, D.C. (Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images)
A World War I era vehicle passes the reviewing stand as Pres. Trump attends a military parade commemorating the Army's 250th anniversary on June 14, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
A military parade commemorating the Army's 250th anniversary and coinciding with President Donald Trump's 79th birthday, Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
A military parade commemorating the Army's 250th anniversary, coinciding with President Donald Trump's 79th birthday, Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
A military parade commemorating the Army's 250th anniversary crosses over the Potomac River from Virginia into Washington, Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Washington.
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People attend a military parade commemorating the Army's 250th anniversary, coinciding with his 79th birthday, Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
People on the lawn around the Washington Monument as Pres. Trump attends a military parade commemorating the Army's 250th anniversary on June 14, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
Members of the military fire cannons as part of a 21-gun salute during an event to honor the Army's 250th anniversary on June 14, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance, with their children, arrive for a military parade commemorating the Army's 250th anniversary on June 14, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
People look at a military helicopter with the Capitol in the background, Friday, June 13, 2025, on the National Mall in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Demonstrators march during a protest taking place on the day of a military parade commemorating the Army's 250th anniversary on June 14, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)