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Assessing the impact of Saturday's military parade in Washington

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The U.S. Army marked its 250th anniversary with a parade in Washington this past weekend. The event was heavily touted by President Trump and his advisors, and it coincided with President Trump's 79th birthday. Tanks rolled down the street and helicopters flew overhead in an event that failed to fill all the grandstands but still drew thousands. So what is the overall effect? Is it a recruiting tool and generator of patriotism, like the White House says? Was it worth the cost of $45 million? Our guests discuss it:

  • John White, Jr., infantry captain with the United States Marine Corps from 1966 to 1973
  • Lou Wayne, Vietnam veteran
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The U.S. Army marked its 250th anniversary with a parade in Washington this past weekend. The event was heavily touted by President Trump and his advisors, and it coincided with President Trump's 79th birthday. Tanks rolled down the street and helicopters flew overhead in an event that failed to fill all the grandstands but still drew thousands. So what is the overall effect? Is it a recruiting tool and generator of patriotism, like the White House says? Was it worth the cost of $45 million? Our guests discuss it:

  • John White, Jr., infantry captain with the United States Marine Corps from 1966 to 1973
  • Lou Wayne, Vietnam veteran
  continue reading

433 episodes

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