Lee Greenwood Delivers Inspiring Performance Of “God Bless The USA” At The Army 250 Parade
The U.S. Army Celebrates 250 Years
For the first time in more than 30 years, a military parade took over the streets of Washington, D.C. on Saturday, June 14th. To celebrate the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday, an estimated 6,600 troops marched down Constitution Avenue NW, between 15th Street and 23rd Street.
The last military parade in the nation’s Capitol was in 1991 to celebrate the victory in the Gulf War. Ahead of the Army 250 Parade, President Donald Trump shared in a video statement that the event would be a “celebration, one like you’ve never seen before.”
Alongside the troops were various military vehicles and tanks that promenaded down the parade route as paratroopers descended and military aircraft flew overhead. An estimated 200,000 spectators gathered to see the once-in-a-lifetime spectacle.
June 14th is Flag Day in the United States, as well as President Trump’s birthday.
Lee Greenwood Performs In Washington, D.C.
Accomplished vocalist Lee Greenwood has been invited to perform in the U.S. Capitol many times during his career. His iconic song, “God Bless The U.S.A.,” has become a patriotic anthem and is widely used at holiday celebrations, political gatherings, sporting events, and more.
Originally penned in 1983, the powerful song has since been certified 2x Platinum by the RIAA.
In January of this year, he was accompanied by the U.S. Marine Corps band as he sang “God Bless The U.S.A.” at the inauguration of President Trump. Lee had previously performed the tune at Trump’s 2017 inauguration and for George H.W. Bush in 1989.
The Grammy Award-winner took the stage in front of a crowd of more than 100,000 people after the conclusion of the Army 250 Parade. As he performed, he wished President Donald Trump a happy birthday.
Reflecting on the experience, Lee wrote:
“What an unforgettable honor to perform ‘God Bless the USA’ for the Army’s 250th birthday—standing before thousands of soldiers and the Commander in Chief. A moment I’ll cherish forever.
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Watch Lee Greenwood perform his timeless hit “God Bless The U.S.A.” at the Army 250 Parade in the video below!
