President Donald Trump hosted the largest US military parade in decades on his 79th birthday as protesters rallied across the country to accuse him of acting like a dictator. - 'Happy Birthday' - Trump had openly dreamed since his first term as president of having a grand military parade of the type more often seen in Moscow or Pyongyang.

Before the evening parade, celebrations will kick off with the Army Birthday Festival ... to be attended by President Trump Despite the prominence of this event, other branches of the military ...

Despite the mixed feelings, the Army birthday parade was also an overdue opportunity to engage with the public and highlight the service's rank and file.