The Washington Monument is seen in the background as soldiers work on an M1A2/Abrams tank ahead of the upcoming US Army 250th anniversary celebration parade in Washington, DC, on June 11.
Why Trump's military parade is a big deal

CNN’s Brianna Keilar dives into the history of US military parades, and why the latest one set for June 14th is significant.

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