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Trump's July 4th: ‘Supercharged’ Fireworks, Tanks, Flyovers

posted onJuly 2, 2019
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Article snippet: First, there will be a new event at the Lincoln Memorial that is specifically dedicated to honoring the United States armed forces called “Salute to America.” The one-hour “Salute to America” program from 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. ET will feature an address by Trump, military aircraft flyovers, and performances by each branch of the military. “We’re gonna have a great Fourth of July in Washington, D.C. It’ll be like no other it’ll be special and I hope follow a lot of people come and it’s going to be about this country and it’s a salute to America,” he said Monday from the Oval Office. “We’re going to have planes going overhead, the best fighter jets in the world and other planes too. And we’re gonna have some tanks stationed outside,” he said. A White House official said the tanks will be stationed on the National Mall. The Navy Blue Angels, the Navy’s elite demonstration team, will conduct flyovers in addition to other aircraft. The Marine Corps silent drill team will perform, as well as the U.S. Army’s Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps and the U.S. Army Band known as “Pershing’s Own.” There are rumors Air Force One — the presidential plane — may also participate, although officials have not confirmed. “There are some surprises for the day of,” Molly Block, Interior Department press secretary, told Breitbart News. “It’s another celebration for those who fought to protect our freedom,” she said. “This has been high on the president’s priority list.” Trump will be the firs... Link to the full article to read more

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