With troops and millions of people on the streets, USA live day of tension and testing
The president will also make a speech, in which he will highlight the achievements of the American forces throughout history. But he must still use the stage to send a message to his opponents.
Through the streets of Washington will parade 6,600 soldiers, 50 military aircraft, 150 vehicles, cavalry and an air show with helicopters, aircraft and parachutists.
Officially, the event will cost $ 45 million. Of this total, $ 16 million will be used to repair the streets of Washington damaged by the tanks after the parade.
In an interview with NBC News last month, Trump rejected the accusation that the values would be excessive. “They are insignificant compared to the value of doing so,” he insisted. “We have the best missiles in the world. We have the best submarines in the world. We have the biggest army tanks in the world. We have the best weapons in the world. And let’s celebrate it,” he insisted.
The act is part of an offensive “patriotism” promotion of the ultra -conservative government. In addition to the parade, Trump signed decrees to change military basis names, “restore the truth” in the way of presenting the country’s history, banning books on diversity in military academies, and censoring exhibitions that do not apologize to “patriotic” feeling.
“Day without king”
The parade, however, occurs at the same time as activists by dozens of cities will promote acts to “reject authoritarianism and the militarization of our democracy.” The date is being called “day without king,” alluding to Trump’s attempt to impose his policies, violating the laws. For organizers, the military parade is a “demonstration of power similar to what dictatorships around the world.”
