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US Army Celebrates 250th Anniversary Amidst Protests and Political Unrest

WASHINGTON – A grand military parade in Washington,D.C., marked the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army, coinciding with widespread protests against the current administration and a shocking act of political violence in Minnesota.

The anniversary celebration featured a parade of soldiers and military equipment, showcasing the evolution of the U.S. Army from the Revolutionary War to modern times. Though, the event was met with opposition as protesters gathered in Washington and across the nation to voice their dissent.

President Donald Trump attended the parade, accompanied by Defense secretary Pete heges, who was seen smiling throughout the event. The parade showcased a past progression of military equipment, including Sherman tanks, Abrams tanks, Stryker armored vehicles, Bradley infantry fighting vehicles, Paladin self-propelled artillery, Blackhawk (UH-60) helicopters, Apache (AH-64) helicopters, and Chinook (CH-47) helicopters.

Soldiers are marching near the Washington Monument at the 250th Anniversary Military Parade in Washington,USA. Reuters = Yonhap News

At the ceremony, soldiers who had the weapons currently used through the independence war, World War I, Korean War, and the Vietnam War in line with the US military’s 250 -year history were marched in the order of the times. Sherman tanks,the current flagship Abrams tanks,striker armored vehicles,Bradley infantry combat vehicles,and Paladin self-propelled artillery,were followed by the Blackhawk (UH-60),Apache (AH-64),and Chinuk (CH-47).

At the 250th anniversary of the founding of the US Army in Washington, DC, on the 14th (local time), soldiers in military uniforms were marching in front of the stage where President Donald Trump was. [UPI=연합뉴스]

Controversy and Protests Surround Anniversary

The cost of the anniversary celebration was estimated at $45 million, drawing criticism from some Americans. Polls indicated that a majority of citizens opposed using taxpayer money for the event. High fences were erected around the White house and throughout Washington, D.C., limiting access to the parade.While supporters of President Trump were present at the event, protesters gathered outside the perimeter to voice their opposition.

US President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Heges applaud for the 250th anniversary Birthday Parade on President Trump’s 79th birthday in Washington. Reuters = Yonhap News

“Trump is proud of the world’s strongest American troops.”

Todd Dudley, identifying himself as a reserve member, expressed his pride in the U.S. military. Stacey Grace, who attended with her children, saw the parade as an opportunity to showcase the strength of the American army. However,outside the event,protesters voiced concerns about various issues,including immigration policies.

On the 14th (local time), a large -scale fever ceremony was held to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the creation of the US Army in Washington, the capital of the United states, and protests against President Trump in the vicinity of the White House. On the same day, President Trump’s 79th birthday, more than 2000 states in the United States, protests were held simultaneously with NO KINGS. Washington = Correspondent Kang Tae -hwa

Franklin Garcia, a protester near the White House, stated his respect for the military but expressed concern for refugees and immigrants. Kyle Johnson, who also protested, criticized President Trump’s stance on immigration, labeling it as “fascism and racism.”

On the 14th (local time), a large -scale fever ceremony was held to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the creation of the US Army in Washington, the capital of the United States, and protests against President Trump in the vicinity of the White house. On the same day, President Trump’s 79th birthday, more than 2000 states in the United States, protests were held simultaneously with NO KINGS. Washington = Correspondent Kang Tae -hwa

Nationwide Protests and Political Violence

Simultaneous protests against the Trump administration took place in over 2,000 locations across the country, with demonstrators chanting slogans such as “No Kings,” “Power is for us,” “Trump Out,” and “abolish ICE.” Organizers emphasized that the protests were a response to the stress caused by the administration’s policies.

The tear gas fired by the police at the ‘No Kings’ demonstration held in Los Angeles on the 14th (local time) in Washington, tear gas is exhausting tear gas. AFP = Yonhap News

While most protests remained peaceful, incidents in North Carolina Charlotte and Georgia Atlanta saw police using tear gas against protesters.Philadelphia, a symbolic location for American independence, saw a gathering of 100,000 people. New York and Los Angeles also hosted important protests, estimated to be the largest since the 2020 Black Lives Matter (BLM) demonstrations.

A demonstration participant in Los Angeles, California, USA, is arrested by a police officer who wrote a gas mask in Los Angeles, California. Reuters = Yonhap News

Political Shooting in Minnesota

Amidst the national division, a tragic incident occurred in Minnesota, where a Democratic house of Representatives member was murdered, and a Senator was injured in a shooting. The suspect, Bance Bowelter, 57, was apprehended after allegedly breaking into the home of Congressman Melisa Hortman and killing her. He then proceeded to the home of Senator John Hopman and shot him, causing critical injuries.

A photo of a suspect, Vance Luther, 57, who murdered a Democratic House of Representatives, was released in the Minnesota Polly, Minnesota.He is known to have voted to Trump in the last presidential election. Reuters = Yonhap News

The suspect, reportedly a supporter of President Trump, had a list of 70 potential targets, including Democratic Vice President Tim Walls. Governor Walls condemned the attack as “a political violence committed by a target,” leading to the cancellation of anti-Trump protests in Minnesota.

Armed FBI agents are nervous about the murder of the Democratic Party in Minnesota on the 14th (local time). AP = Yonhap News