What is this? A victory parade, like 1991 (first Gulf War) or 1865 (Grand Review)? Can't be: Where's the victory? It's a throwback to US displays of military might during the Cold War. Ironic. Back then, we knew Russia was the enemy. Now, we must pretend otherwise, as Russia is Trump's best friend.

The point made by @bonniehonig.bsky.social‬ re: Phyllis Fong is excellent. In 1867, Sec. of War Stanton refused to comply when Pres. Andrew Johnson (aka Trump-before-Trump) fired him. I give a brief description in my new book (link and excerpt below):
www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/557203...

...Gordon Granger, who issued General Order No. 3 on June 19, 1865, which declared that all enslaved people in Texas were free. This is the basis of Juneteenth. The military doesn't want to celebrate a holiday that it helped to make possible.

Think about that for a moment.

Congrats Caitlin! (from a proud former prof.)