Reference Message Network reported on June 14 that according to a report by Agence France-Presse on June 14, US President Trump will host a grand parade in Washington on the occasion of his 79th birthday on the 14th. At the same time, protests held nationwide highlight the deep divisions among American citizens in his second term.

The report said that Trump's long-held dream of a parade is about to be realized, with nearly 7,000 soldiers as well as large numbers of tanks and helicopters marching through the capital to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the US Army. The military said that this parade may cost up to $45 million.

Meanwhile, it is expected that protests will be held across the country. Organizers said that this will be the largest protest since Trump returned to the White House in January.

Tens of thousands of demonstrators are expected to gather in Los Angeles to protest against the deployment of troops in America's second-largest city after the conflict caused by immigration raids.

Trump said that the parade in Washington would be "unique." He vowed that if protesters try to disrupt the event, he will use "very strong force."

The report said that this rare parade is the largest since the end of the Gulf War in 1991. Nearly 7,000 soldiers will march, and more than 50 helicopters will participate, including Apache attack helicopters, Chinook and Black Hawk transport helicopters. About 150 military vehicles - including 28 Abrams main battle tanks and 56 armored vehicles - will also rumble past.

The parade will end with a parachute jump, when members of the Golden Knights parachute team will parachute and present the American flag to Trump.

The parade will pass historical landmarks such as the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument, and finally arrive near the White House. (Compiled/ Feng Kang)

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