What to expect from Trump's 'Salute to America' July 4th event

Washington, D.C. prepping for Trump's July 4 event
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Ever since President Trump witnessed a patriotic Bastille Day parade in Paris in 2017, he has yearned for a similar celebration to call his own. Now, on this 2019 Independence Day, he's getting it. Well, sort of. On Thursday afternoon, the "Salute to America" event will take place. Here's what to expect:

Where is the "Salute to America" event? In front of the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall in D.C., where Trump has reportedly situated two M1A2 Abrams tanks and two Bradley armored vehicles, a stage, and several giant TV screens.

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Jessica Hullinger

Jessica Hullinger is a writer and former deputy editor of The Week Digital. Originally from the American Midwest, she completed a degree in journalism at Indiana University Bloomington before relocating to New York City, where she pursued a career in media. After joining The Week as an intern in 2010, she served as the title’s audience development manager, senior editor and deputy editor, as well as a regular guest on “The Week Unwrapped” podcast. Her writing has featured in other publications including Popular Science, Fast Company, Fortune, and Self magazine, and she loves covering science and climate-related issues.