There were funnel cakes, stands of festival bling and American flags aplenty. Also, the spray of tear gas against nonviolent ...

The event brought tanks, helicopters, and vintage aircraft down Constitution Avenue in a tightly controlled display of American military history and power.

But it's also because he and his wife, Louise, celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary that day. "Dec. 12 has always been a historic day for the Jones family," he said during his victory speech.