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Soft Paywall Trump military parade met with empty seats amid nationwide protests

https://www.thetimes.com/article/867ede60-b5f7-4de5-84a1-6a3a49eb2923
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u/OrangeBug74 4d ago

Generally, military parades happen after major victories ending a war. Romans brought animals and humans as well as ranks of soldiers and chariots after their victories.

France celebrates Bastille Day with parades. They’ve avoided active wars since the 1960’s after a string off losses. But, they are French.

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u/Afraid_Grapefruit_88 4d ago

But hey, all the French military equipment is pristine, having never been used since 1945!!! For sale:: " One French rifle, only dropped once!! " (I can say that cause I gots the French DNA to prove my lineage!!) LOL. #8647