George Orwell, in 1941, described military parades as ritual dances that convey a nation's philosophy of life. This weekend, the U.S. will host a military parade led by President Trump, featuring 150 vehicles, 6,700 soldiers, and more. The event deviates from America's historical reluctance towards such displays, often more common in other countries. Originating from Trump's experience at France's Bastille Day, the proposal faced skepticism within the Republican Party but will showcase military respect amid America's unique cultural backdrop.
A military parade is really a kind of ritual dance, something like a ballet, expressing a certain philosophy of life... the parade-step of a national army reflected something about a country's social atmosphere.
The goose-step adopted by a number of fascist militaries during World War II, was simply an affirmation of naked power, and, consequently, is one of the most horrible sights in the world.
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