US President Donald Trump's desire to hold a military parade in Washington, such as the one on July 14 in France, will be fulfilled this year. It will take place on November 11, which is a holiday in the United States in honor of war veterans, the Pentagon announced yesterday, Friday.
The parade "will focus on the contribution of war veterans throughout the history of the US military, from the War of Independence and the War of 1812 to the present day, with an emphasis on the price of freedom," according to a memorandum signed by a senior official. of the Pentagon and published by the US Department of Defense.
These are "preliminary guidelines for the preparation and conduct of a military parade" in Washington, the memo states.
According to these figures, the parade is expected to take place between the White House and the Capitol, which divides a straight line of 1,8 km, and will be attended by representatives of war veterans' unions. Some will take a seat next to President Donald Trump on an official podium at the Capitol.
Vehicles will also be paraded but not tanks, so as not to damage infrastructure and "many aircraft", with some old fighter jets closing the parade.
The parade will also be held in honor of women who have served in the military since World War II.
Veterans will also parade in their military uniforms, the memo said, noting that the U.S. Army Old Guard Fife and Drum band, whose members wear the uniform of the War of Independence: red jacket, cream vest and trousers and trousers, will also be present. black tricolor hat.
Trump had already voiced the idea of holding a military parade in Washington before his election. In fact, he said he was particularly impressed by the July 14 parade in France - for the occupation of the Bastille on July 14, 1789 - which he described as excellent when he was formally received that day last year by President Emanuel Macron in Paris. However, his proposal had received much criticism from all sides.