So, about that birthday parade

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So, about that birthday parade

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Re: So, about that birthday parade

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A number of people have brought an idea that the Army has been planning a parade for June 14, 2025, to celebrate a 250th anniversary of the forming of the US Army in 1775, for the last two years.
However, I have yet to find actual documentation to support that notion. The earliest mention I have found was from April 2025, after T-Rump had mentioned having a parade for his birthday.

"regretably", I will be on some beach, somewhere, and will be unable to attend.
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