Military Parade in Washington, Protests across America – BBC News in Serbian

Washington hosted a military parade on Saturday of 250. Anniversary of the American Army, which coincided with 79. Birthdays of US President Donald Tramp.

The event – for which the army said it could cost up to $ 45 million (around 39 million) – included over 7,000 uniform soldiers, dozens of tanks and military vehicles, plus marching orchestra and fireworks.

Protests against President Donald Tramp were held in cities across the United States, and they organized a group called « No Kings ».

The demonstrations were held against a military parade, and followed several-day protests in Los Angeles and other places due to its immigration policy.

Legislators, union leaders and activists, held speaking in cities, such as New York, Philadelphia and Houston, in front of the gatherings who waved American flags, carrying transparents criticizing tramp.

The organizers called the demonstrations to the « National Day of Prkos » in response to « Corruption » in the government.

The first military parade since 1991.

The president welcomed thousands of uniform soldiers who participated in the parade, marching with tanks and military vehicles, followed by marching orchestras.

Briefly addressed the present to thank them for their service.

« Our soldiers never give up. They never give up and never, they are fighting. They fight, fight. And they win, they win, » Tramp said.

Some politicians and former military leaders criticized the event as a set of project sues.

The price of the whole spectacle is between 21.6 and 39 million euros, according to the army data.

The part of the budget will go to the repair of Washington streets, which are not built for tanks and other heavy armored vehicles.

But many of those present said about BBC that it was celebrating the army for them, with which some of them had a deep connection.

The part of the budget will go to the repair of Washington streets, which are not built for tanks and other heavy armored vehicles.

The last time Military Parade was held in the United States in 1991. under the former President George HV Bush, marking the end of the Gulf War.

It is estimated that 200,000 people filled the streets on the occasion of this event, the largest military celebration since the end of World War II.

The number of people on the Saturday event was significantly smaller, partly due to humid conditions and forecasts of strong rain.

For younger veterans, the parade was something they had never seen during their time in the service.

Brian Angel, former Infantry from Virginia, which served in the army between 2014 and 2017., including staying at the border between southern and North Korea, he said for the BBC to see more events like this.

« Every branch of the army should get some kind of parade or recognition. »

Some experts have noticed the contrast between American soldiers marching through the capital, while the president distributes troops in Los Angeles.

Barbara’s Security Expert for BBC said: « Due to that current polarization about the immigration and use of soldiers in uniforms who carry weapons, I think that overhang this parade in a way that the military may not originally imagine. »

Some of the demonstrations « without kings » in Minnesota canceled the organizers after the event flyers were found in a man’s car accused of murdering state politician and her husband.

The Governor Tim Volc called on people to not attend protests until the suspect was arrested, but it did not prevent thousands of people to come.

Military parades in the United States were held in 1961. years, during the inauguration of the former President John F. Kennedy; 1953, during the first inauguration of the former president of Double Eisenhauer; 1942. and 1946. on the occasion of World War II.

Where are the protests held

One of the most massive protests was organized in Los Angeles, where leaders and police were in a state of high preparation of preethodemen weeks during multi-day protests, sometimes violent, against a number of deportation.

Tramp sent sent troops of the National Guard and US Marine A week ago without a consent of Governor Givinjom and thus caused the rage of local officials.

On Saturday, Jose Azetkla, a member of the Group for Civil Rights « Brown Beretka, » said about the BBC in Los Angeles that immigration took it to the streets.

« It’s not cruel, it’s evil. You don’t separate families, » he said.

The movement « without kings » organized demonstrations in more than 1,500 towns and places across the United States to counteract the Administration.

« President Tramp wants tanks on the streets and TV display of dominance for his birthday. But the real power is not shown in Washington. It appears everywhere, » said on the movement website.

The group behind the demonstration, Movement 50501, organizes protests against the administration since April.

Name 50501 means 50 states, 50 protests, one movement.

Large gatherings and marches are organized in cities like Chicago, New York, Philadelphia, Charlotte, Atlanta, Houston and Phoenix.

Dozens of protests were held in Texas and Florida, both tramps of strongholds.

Near the federal building in Los Angeles, there was a conflict between the demonstrators and soldiers of the National Guard, which used tear gas to disperse the crowd.

But one or two blocks further, hundreds of demonstrators continued to march peacefully.

Despite the largest protests since Tramp was re-elected, surveys show that his immigration policy remains popular in public.

The research of CBS / Yong’s last week has shown that 54 percent of Americans approve its immigrant deportation policy, which are illegally in the United States – 46 percent did not approve.

Most Americans (42 percent) said that the tramp program makes them a safer, and 53 said to give priority to « deportation of criminals ».

The title of the protest « without kings » refers to critiques that Tramp has exceeded the boundaries of presidential power in its second term.