Thousands of Americans flocked to downtown D.C. in "Make America Great Again" hats and patriotic gear displaying Old Glory despite the balmy weather and thunderstorms brewing.

The parade came amid one of the most tumultuous weeks of Trump’s presidency, with troops in L.A., missiles launched in the Middle East and a targeted killing of a Minnesota lawmaker.

President Trump spoke briefly after watching the procession of troops and military vehicles, hailing the Army at the event marking its 250th anniversary.