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A woman was struck and killed by a truck that was carrying a U.S. Army M1 Abrams tank away from where it had been for President Donald Trump's military parade on the National Mall in Washington, DC, two days previously.
The Army's initial report follows concerns by city officials that the tanks would cause significant damage to D.C.'s streets.
MSNBC hosts Ali Velshi and Chris Hayes noted a difference in the atmosphere at the Army's 250th celebration in Washington, D.C., compared to President Trump's rallies.
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WASHINGTON (7News) — A military parade celebrated the Army's 250th in Washington D.C., with thousands of people in attendance. Aside from the parade, there was also concert and fireworks as part of the celebration. The celebration also coincides with President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday, National Flag Day, and the Army’s 250th anniversary.
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Donald Trump threw a military parade in honor of the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary on Saturday, June 14 (a date that happens to be the president’s birthday) to the tune of $25 to $45 million. But unfortunately for Trump, photos and videos from the big day show sparse attendance and a lack of organization from top to bottom.
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Irish Star on MSNTrump 'sent humiliating message' by awkward way soldiers marched in DC paradeThose watching Donald Trump's birthday parade in Washington DC noticed the soldiers were not walking in lockstep, which is typical of military members in uniform
When all of that has been taken down, D.C.’s Department of Public Works (DPW) will clean up any remaining trash in that area, according to officials. Around 75 DPW workers began cleanup after the parade finished, according to officials. They cleared out trash in the areas that are no longer blocked off.