The Pentagon, at the request of the President was preparing a military parade in Washington. Their desire to organize a solemn procession of the military forces Donald Trump he said at a meeting with heads of military departments 18 Jan.
«Considering possible dates,» — said in an interview with NBC News press Secretary of the Pentagon Charlie Summers calling the most probable date 11 Nov.
In the United States on November 11 — Veterans day in other countries, known as the day The Compiegne armistice. At 11 am on 11 November 1918 the allies and Germany signed an agreement on the cessation of hostilities. By the way, in 2018 it will be exactly 100 years since the armistice in the First world war.
Press Secretary of the White house Sarah Sanders confirmed the words of summers, adding that trump only asked the defence Ministry to «study» this idea.
In 2017 trump at the invitation of the President of France Emmanuel Makron called for the celebration of Bastille Day and was impressed by the military parade in Paris. According to the President, he witnessed «one of the greatest parades».
Meanwhile, some officials and experts reacted to this idea with skepticism, reports The Washington Post.
«What an absurd waste of money!»said the democratic Congressman Jim McGovern in Twiter.
A member of the armed services Committee in Congress Jackie Speyer in an interview with CNN said that upset by the news. «It’s not our style,» says Speyer.
The last time a military parade in the USA was held on 8 June 1991 when George H. W. Bush. Today, such events have many Americans associated with totalitarian countries, often with North Korea.
By the way, February 8, the day before the Olympic games in Phenchhane, North Korea will hold military parade to demonstrate the power of the United States.
