💨 Abstract

The article discusses the upcoming 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army, coinciding with Trump's 79th birthday, which includes a military parade. This event is compared to various global traditions, such as France's Bastille Day parade and the UK's Trooping the Colour, which serve political and cultural purposes. The text also highlights military parades in authoritarian regimes like Cuba, Venezuela, North Korea, and China, noting their use to display power and seek legitimacy.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff