The military parade to mark the US Army’s 250th anniversary will take place in Washington DC on 14 June, which coincides with US President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday. Tanks and other heavy equipment have already arrived in the city.
The last time the US had a military parade was in 1991, when President George W Bush hosted the event to celebrate soldiers who served in the Gulf War.
The BBC asked Americans in Washington DC what they make of the parade and its estimated costs.
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