The diary entry humorously narrates the author's disappointment on their 'tank birthday'—turning 79—which they expected to be filled with tanks and splendor typical of grand military parades seen in authoritarian regimes. Instead, they received a mundane celebration highlighting the Army's anniversary, featuring figures like George Washington and Civil War soldiers, which lacked the desired pageantry. The author criticizes the portrayal of these historical moments, feeling it didn't align with their expectations, and they were left pondering the absurdity of their situation.
What does a president have to do to get the right kind of birthday tank parade?
I wanted tanks, but I got OLD tanks. I wanted marching, but I got the wrong kind of marching.
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