Proud Trump delivers patriotic July 4 speech
Jul 4, 2019 23:48:24 GMT -5
Post by Midnight on Jul 4, 2019 23:48:24 GMT -5
Proud Trump delivers patriotic July 4 speech invoking American exceptionalism as 'one of the greatest stories ever told' while he avoids politics amid a DC deluge and military flyovers and finishes with a spectacular fireworks display
Donald Trump braved rainy weather to deliver a speech at his Fourth of July 'Salute to America' event in front of the Lincoln Memorial and behind a panel of bulletproof glass on Thursday evening in Washington, DC
The president struck an inspirational tone as he read pre-prepared remarks from a teleprompter, declaring that 'our nation is stronger than it ever was before' and 'for Americans, nothing is impossible'
He recited a litany of American accomplishments over the nation's history, including the moon landing
Trump also praised each branch of the military, highlighting their history and their accomplishments
He made the military the focal point of the night by bringing in tanks and organizing flyovers by Air Force B-2 stealth bombers, the US Navy Blue Angels, US Marine One and Air Force One
The event has been dampened by inclement weather as the sky opened up two hours before the event kicked off, sending thousands of revelers running for cover under umbrellas and pitched tents
Washington has held an Independence Day celebration for decades with thousands flocking to the capital
But military chiefs were rumored to be concerned this year could turn out to be an overtly political affair
On Tuesday Trump had said 'the Pentagon and our great Military Leaders are thrilled' to participate
Thursday's celebration had also been overshadowed by questions about how much it will cost taxpayers
But the president has insisted it will cost very little given that the military already owns the tanks and planes
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