I'm ashamed that people in this country would have a military parade for a want a be dictator who cages children and illegally steals an election.
Well your post confirms that you didn't watch it since you are continuing to parrot the "military parade" talking point that dominated CNN/MSNBC for two entire days prior to the event, which painted the haunting picture of a N. Korean/Chinese-style military parade with a flotilla of tanks and ballistic missiles rolling down the street and troops marching in formation. And if you watched the event, you'd know that it was nothing at all like that. Here's what actually went down since you missed it.
The speech emphasized the fortitude of the founders, who had a vision to create a nation that would stand the test of time; who risked everything to declare our independence from the oppressive monarchy that stifled individual freedom, and the brave American patriots who fought against insurmountable odds to make the dream of freedom and independence a reality.
The speech discussed the history of the military institutions that were critical to our victory in that battle for independence, which evolved into our modern Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force and Coast Guard, and how those branches of our armed forces have continued to fight for freedom and liberty, and against oppression around the world. After tracing the origins of each branch to the battle for independence, there was brief flyover by a grouping of 3-4 aircraft currently used by the respective branch (much like you'd see at a pro football game).
He also noted some often overlooked stories of how those branches, who's historic origins were instrumental in our independence, have upheld the ideals of freedom and liberation from oppression, such as the Coast Guard's critical role in D-Day and the liberation of Western Europe, by shuttling troops and equipment during the naval assault at Normandy as part of operation Neptune.
There were a couple of tanks on display for people to see up close and take pictures next to, but they were not moving, nonetheless rolling through the streets of DC as parade flotilla accompanied by ballistic missiles and troops marching in formation, à la N. Korea. It was tastefully done, informative, and historically relevant to the battle for independence that marks the holiday we celebrate on July 4th.
In sum, this was not anything resembling a "military parade" that the non-stop media hysteria predicted it would be. But since you didn't watch it, you don't know that, and so you're here continuing to parrot the false talking point that was force fed to you on repeat for 48 straight hours. You can let that false narrative go now.
