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Trump’s Birthday Parade: A Show of Force Amidst Growing Opposition

Trump’s Birthday Parade: A Show of Force Amidst Growing Opposition

Trump’s Birthday Parade: A Show of Force Amidst Growing Opposition Hey friend, so you know about Trump’s recent military parade? It was a pretty interesting day, and way more complicated than just a birthday celebration. The parade itself was, honestly, a bit underwhelming. Eight blocks long, a little rain, tanks, drones, even a robot dog! Thousands showed up, and they sang “Happy Birthday” to the President, who used the occasion to justify the whole thing by saying other countries celebrate…

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Trump’s Birthday Parade & Nationwide “No Kings” Protests: A Tech-Focused Summary

Trump’s Birthday Parade & Nationwide “No Kings” Protests: A Tech-Focused Summary

Trump’s Birthday Parade & Nationwide “No Kings” Protests: A Tech-Focused Summary A large-scale military parade celebrating the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary, coinciding with Donald Trump’s 79th birthday, took place in Washington D.C. The event, estimated to cost $25M-$45M, featured a display of current and historical military hardware, including systems deployed in Ukraine (Bradley IFVs, Stryker APCs, 105mm/155mm howitzers, HIMARS). Live video streams were available from multiple sources, including AP. Simultaneously, widespread “No Kings” protests occurred nationwide, organized by the 50501…

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From Bastille Day to Pyongyang: A Look at Military Parades Around the World

From Bastille Day to Pyongyang: A Look at Military Parades Around the World

From Bastille Day to Pyongyang: A Look at Military Parades Around the World Hey friend, ever wonder about those massive military parades? They seem like a pretty big deal, and they are! Turns out, they’re a global phenomenon, with a history as rich and varied as the countries that hold them. Let’s dive in. It all started with the US Army’s 250th-anniversary parade, which, coincidentally, overlapped with President Trump’s birthday. While this was a bit unusual for peacetime America, it…

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