Trump presides over Army's 250th birthday event with message of resilience amid political unrest

President Trump on Saturday presided over the Army's 250th birthday celebration and a military parade undeterred by the rainy and cloudy skies that seemed to cast their shadow beyond the nation's capital. 

“Every other country celebrates their victories,” Trump, on whose 79th birthday the event was held, said as the parade of about 6,000 soldiers, 50 military aircraft and 150 vehicles came to an end near the White House. "It’s about time America did, too. That’s what we’re doing tonight.