On the evening before Thanksgiving, 2019, a Boeing 747 with the
distinctive color scheme of light blue, deep blue, white, and tan
was parked on the tarmac of Palm Beach International Airport
with an American flag on its tail and a presidential seal below and
catty-corner to the cockpit. By all outward appearances, its primary
passenger was in for the night, looking forward to a relaxing day at
Mar-a-Lago, but looks can be deceiving. In fact, as Air Force One stood
idle, Donald J Trump, 45th president of the United States, was on his
way to see US troops in Afghanistan.
During the surprise visit, the president served up dinners that included
turkey, stuffing, and mashed potatoes to about two dozen troops.
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade, broadcast from New York, was the
featured entertainment. Among the things the president told those
gathered: “There’s nowhere I’d rather celebrate this Thanksgiving than
right here with the toughest, strongest, best, and bravest warriors on
the face of the Earth.”
“As Commander in
Chief, I never forget for
one instant the immense
those who wear
this nation’s uniform.”
– President Donald J Trump
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