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America Prepares for Protests, Celebrations on Flag Day

The 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army is being marked with a grand parade in Washington. Anti-Trump groups say they want to steal the spotlight.
America Prepares for Protests, Celebrations on Flag Day
The Washington Monument is visible as U.S. Army soldiers work on an assortment of M1 Alpha a3 Abrams tanks, stryker armored vehicles, and M2 Bradley fighting vehicles at West Potomac Park in Washington D.C. on June 11, 2025. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images
Janice Hisle
Janice Hisle
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President Donald Trump said Americans are invited to the nation’s capital for “an unforgettable celebration” of the Army’s 250th anniversary on June 14.

That date is also Flag Day, marking the adoption of America’s first national flag in 1777, and Trump’s 79th birthday.

Janice Hisle
Janice Hisle
Reporter
Janice Hisle mainly writes in-depth reports based on U.S. political news and cultural trends, following a two-year stint covering President Donald Trump’s 2024 reelection campaign. Before joining The Epoch Times in 2022, she worked more than two decades as a reporter for newspapers in Ohio and authored several books. She is a graduate of Kent State University's journalism program. You can reach Janice at: [email protected]
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