By — Larisa Epatko Larisa Epatko Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/photos-tanks-jets-u-s-troops-years-bastille-day-parade Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter PHOTOS: Tanks, jets and U.S. troops at this year’s Bastille Day parade World Jul 14, 2017 10:59 AM EDT With President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump in attendance, France’s Bastille Day parade through Paris on Friday had an American flavor, including U.S. soldiers bedecked in World War I uniforms and the display of Old Glory. First lady Melania Trump and President Donald Trump joined French President Emmanuel Macron (second from right), his wife Brigitte Macron (right) at the traditional Bastille Day military parade on the Champs-Elysees in Paris on July 14. Photo by Yves Herman/Reuters An American flag is displayed during the parade, which also celebrated the U.S. entry into World War I. Photo by Gonzalo Fuentes/Reuters U.S. troops wearing World War I helmets walk in the Bastille Day military parade. Photo by Yves Herman/Reuters Pioneers of the 1st Foreign Legion regiment carry axes in the Bastille Day parade. Photo by Charles Platiau/Reuters A C-135 aircraft leads a formation of Rafale B and Mirage 2000N fighter jets. Photo by Etienne Laurent/Pool via Reuters High ranking officers from various countries take pictures of fly overs. Photo by Charles Platiau/Reuters A camouflaged special forces member takes part in the parade. Photo by Stephane Mahe/Reuters Armored vehicles roll down the banner-lined Champs-Elysee avenue. Photo by Gonzalo Fuentes/Reuters French Republican Guards on horseback pass near the Arc de Triomphe. Photo by Etienne Laurent/Pool via Reuters We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Larisa Epatko Larisa Epatko Larisa Epatko produced multimedia web features and broadcast reports with a focus on foreign affairs for the PBS NewsHour. She has reported in places such as Jordan, Pakistan, Iraq, Haiti, Sudan, Western Sahara, Guantanamo Bay, China, Vietnam, South Korea, Turkey, Germany and Ireland. @NewsHourWorld
With President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump in attendance, France’s Bastille Day parade through Paris on Friday had an American flavor, including U.S. soldiers bedecked in World War I uniforms and the display of Old Glory. First lady Melania Trump and President Donald Trump joined French President Emmanuel Macron (second from right), his wife Brigitte Macron (right) at the traditional Bastille Day military parade on the Champs-Elysees in Paris on July 14. Photo by Yves Herman/Reuters An American flag is displayed during the parade, which also celebrated the U.S. entry into World War I. Photo by Gonzalo Fuentes/Reuters U.S. troops wearing World War I helmets walk in the Bastille Day military parade. Photo by Yves Herman/Reuters Pioneers of the 1st Foreign Legion regiment carry axes in the Bastille Day parade. Photo by Charles Platiau/Reuters A C-135 aircraft leads a formation of Rafale B and Mirage 2000N fighter jets. Photo by Etienne Laurent/Pool via Reuters High ranking officers from various countries take pictures of fly overs. Photo by Charles Platiau/Reuters A camouflaged special forces member takes part in the parade. Photo by Stephane Mahe/Reuters Armored vehicles roll down the banner-lined Champs-Elysee avenue. Photo by Gonzalo Fuentes/Reuters French Republican Guards on horseback pass near the Arc de Triomphe. Photo by Etienne Laurent/Pool via Reuters We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now