Trump May Get a Military Parade for His Birthday

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Autocratic leaders love to have parades that show off military might. And it’s even better if the display of power glorifies them personally in some manner. So, naturally, Donald Trump has long dreamed of holding a military parade in Washington, D.C. For years, he has been thwarted, but now he may finally get his way — and on his birthday no less.

Saturday, June 14, happens to be both the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army and Trump’s 79th birthday.