Trump Promises Tanks, and ‘Biggest Ever Fireworks’ for July 4 Celebration

M1 Abrams tanks and other armored vehicles sit atop flat cars in a rail yard after President Donald Trump said tanks and other military hardware would be part of Fourth of July displays of military prowess in Washington, on July 2, 2019. Leah Millis/Reuters

On July 2, President Donald Trump promised Army tanks along with “incredible flyovers & biggest ever fireworks” for the Fourth of July celebration in Washington.

“Big 4th of July in D.C. ‘Salute to America.’ The Pentagon & our great Military Leaders are thrilled to be doing this & showing to the American people, among other things, the strongest and most advanced Military anywhere in the World. Incredible Flyovers & biggest ever Fireworks!” the President tweeted.