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The Bonus Army wanted their military bonus early.
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When did Bonus Army happen?
Bonus Army happened on 1932-07-28.
Who were the bonus army protestors?
The Bonus Army was not actually and army. It was a group of picketers (protestors). The picketers consisted mostly of World War I veterans and their families. Congress had voted them a bonus for their war service in 1924 (thus the name Bonus Army). Since this was during the Great Depression, the WWI veterans needed their bonuses quickly. However, thousands of these people (said to have been 20,000) were going to get their bonus years from then. It was like being promised something but not being given what they were promised. The Bonus Army set up a Hooverville (shantytown) in the U.S. Capitol lawn in 1932. They were protesting for their bonuses, when President Hoover sent the U.S. Army to clear them out. At first, the Bonus Army believed that the army was there for them. They cheered and waved their American Flags. Despite their expectations, the army came with tear gas, guns, and bayonets. They were not there to help the Bonus Army. As a result, many people were injured and hurt, and an infant died. The Bonus Army was no more, their Hooverville was torn down, and billy clubs were used on the resistant people. President Hoover claimed he had rescued the country from mob action; while Americans were disappointed and hung their heads in shame.
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Was the Bonus Army treated fairly?
how was the veterans bonus army treated
Why bonus army is important?
because it was an army that gave the other army a bonus.....................................................hope it helps
When did Bonus Army happen?
Bonus Army happened on 1932-07-28.
Why did bonus army march on Washington D.C.?
Why did the Bonus Army march on Washington, D.C.?
Who were the veterans who marched on Washington in support of the veterans' bonus bill were nicknamed the army?
They were nicknamed The Bonus Army
Why did the bonus army march on Washington dc?
Why did the Bonus Army march on Washington, D.C.?
Who was the leader of the bonus army?
MacArthur
What did general MacArthur to get the bonus army marchers to leave the capital?
General MacArthur commanded the infantry and Calvary to drive the Bonus marchers out of the capital. The belongings and shelters of the Bonus Army were burned.
Who were Army of veterans who demanded compensation for wartime service?
Bonus Army
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The cast of The March of the Bonus Army - 2006 includes: Gary Sinise as Narrator
What potential crisis did Eleanor Roosevelt help resolve on behalf of Franklin D. Roosevelt?
The return of the bonus army
Who was by president hoover to peacefully remover the bonus army?
President Hoover sent Douglas MacArthur to remove the Bonus Army using peaceful means. However, MacArthur used army tanks to forcefully destroy the Bonus Army's campsite.
