(AP) – President Donald Trump says “our nation is stronger than it ever was before.”
Trump is spoke at the Lincoln Memorial Thursday during a special Fourth of July “Salute to America” event.
He says that “for Americans, nothing is impossible.” He is reciting a litany of American accomplishments over its history, including the moon landing 50 years ago. And he is promising, “Very soon, we will plant the American flag on Mars.”
Trump also paid tribute to each branch of the U.S. armed forces, hailing their history before flyovers by aircraft from each service
Attendees were treated to flyovers by Coast Guard helicopters, Air Force F-22 fighters, Marine V-22 Osprey helicopters and other military aircraft.
The event is ended with a flyover by the Navy’s Blue Angels aerobatics team.
President Trump says “our nation is stronger than it ever was before.”
Supporters have praised Trump’s celebration of U.S. military clout, while protesters have assailed him for putting himself center stage on a holiday devoted to unity.
