What unfolded Saturday at M&T Bank Stadium was everything the Army-Navy game promises to be — and then some. In front of an amped-up crowd of cadets and midshipmen, Navy edged Army 17-16 in a dramatic, last-minute finish that capped a day defined by tradition, tension and spectacle. The Midshipmen’s comeback win came on a gutsy fourth-down touchdown in the final minutes, touching off a celebration in the stands and sealing one of the most memorable editions of “America’s Game” in recent history.

But the action stretched far beyond the field. President Donald Trump arrived under heavy security as protesters gathered outside the stadium, celebrities and political leaders filled the sidelines, and cadets and midshipmen marched on amid flyovers and fireworks. From tailgates that drew thousands to a nail-biting finish under the lights, Baltimore played host to a rare collision of college football, military pageantry and national politics. Here’s how the day unfolded, moment by moment, as Navy and Army renewed one of sports’ most enduring traditions — and Navy walked away with the trophy.

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