Column: Trump's big Fourth of July military tribute is not the best way to honor the troops

This year’s Fourth of July celebration in Washington, D.C., will feature more than the usual magnificent fireworks; federal officials have announced that Independence Day festivities will include a demonstration of military strength in our nation’s capital and a speech by President Trump on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. “Salute to America will honor each of the nation’s five service branches with music, military demonstrations, flyovers and much more.

This year’s Fourth of July celebration in Washington, D.C., will feature more than the usual magnificent fireworks; federal officials have announced that Independence Day festivities will include a demonstration of military strength in our nation’s capital and a speech by President Trump on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. “Salute to America will honor each of the nation’s five service branches with music, military demonstrations, flyovers and much more.