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All you need to know about U.S. Army anniversary parade on Trump's birthday

U.S. Army's 250th anniversary parade in D.C. coincides with Trump's birthday, sparking controversy over politicization and costs.

The U.S. Army band "Pershing's Own" marches in the parade carrying U.S. President Donald Trump following his inauguration in Washington, U.S., January 20, 2017. / REUTERS/Joshua Roberts/File Photo

A long-planned celebration in Washington for the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary will coincide with President Donald Trump's 79th birthday on June 14. 

While the Army has said it has no plans to recognize Trump's birthday, the president will play a major role in the celebrations, which have been altered to include a parade.

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