President Donald Trump praised the United States Army as the “greatest, fiercest and bravest fighting force” at the conclusion of a grand display of military might in the nation’s capital Saturday as the Army celebrated its 250th birthday with a parade.

A large military parade showcasing American power, requested by President Donald Trump to mark the Army’s 250th anniversary, took place in Washington, D.C., featuring tanks, troops and marching bands.

President Trump marked the 250th anniversary of the Army with a military parade in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, which was also Mr. Trump's 79th birthday. Crowds gathered to watch the parade of troops and military vehicles along the National Mall,