But the event was expensive, expending tens of millions of dollars to celebrate the birthday of the Army (and the president) at a time when the federal government's profligate ways already have its finances in dire straits. "Joined by tens of thousands of spectators, President Trump presided over a military parade celebrating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army, a pageant of soldiers in Revolutionary War uniforms, Sherman tanks from World War II and heavy equipment from every modern military conflict," reported Aaron Zitner, Joshua Jamerson, and Douglas Belkin of The Wall Street Journal. George Washington, the leader of the Continental Army during the Revolution and the first president elected under the Constitution, had strong doubts about the wisdom of maintaining a substantial standing military.
Author: J.D. Tuccille
Published at: 2025-06-15 21:29:50
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