According to a May 16 report by the British newspaper The Guardian, in order to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the establishment of the United States Army, the U.S. plans to spend $45 million (approximately RMB 324 million), mobilize 6,600 soldiers, 150 military vehicles, about 20 main battle tanks, and 50 fighter jets on June 14 to hold a parade. Coincidentally, June 14 this year is also President Trump's 79th birthday. In the U.S. military plan, thousands of soldiers will march through Washington D.C., the capital of the United States. Some soldiers will wear uniforms from different periods of American history, including the Revolutionary War, World War I, World War II, the Vietnam War, and the Iraq War. Many soldiers will wear regular combat uniforms. [Image: https://p3-sign.toutiaoimg.com/tos-cn-i-axegupay5k/7b23b046e5cf4e6e9c9ae423da055b5a~tplv-tt-origin-web:gif.jpeg?_iz=58558&from=article.pc_detail&lk3s=953192f4&x-expires=1748065086&x-signature=TIOOjUrEb7U5sRFNaKmgYz2pcKU%3D] The parade route starts at the North Parking Lot of the Pentagon, crosses the Arlington Memorial Bridge, and ends near the south lawn of the White House. In addition, more than 20 M1 main battle tanks will also participate in the parade. The U.S. military has specially laid large metal plates on some key locations of the streets in Washington D.C. to protect the roads from damage caused by tanks. A U.S. Army spokesperson previously told The Washington Post that approximately 5,000 soldiers would arrive in Washington several days before the parade. These soldiers will be accommodated in idle office spaces of U.S. government departments. The $45 million budget for the parade was disclosed by a staff member from the White House to the media. However, at the time this information was released, the Trump administration was still pushing for cuts to institutions such as the Department of Veterans Affairs. The report stated that Trump proposed the idea of holding a parade during his first term as president. However, due to high costs and other logistical issues, he eventually abandoned the idea. Nevertheless, municipal officials in Washington D.C. still opposed the parade, expressing concerns that heavy vehicles such as tanks could damage the city's roads during the parade. This article is an exclusive contribution by Guancha.cn. Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited. Original source: https://www.toutiao.com/article/7505262452406321702/ Disclaimer: This article solely represents the views of the author. Please express your opinions by clicking the "Like" or "Dislike" buttons below.