Why did the Bonus Army march on Washington, D.C.?
Why did the Bonus Army march on Washington, D.C.?
The Federal Reserve refused to pay veterans their bonuses.
the bonus army.
it was unfair that they didn't get jobs
Bonus Army
The so-called "Bonus Army" marched to Washington DC in June, 1932 and many camped there until dispersed by the US Army on July 28, 1932. The group numbered as many as 43,000, about 17,000 veterans and 26,000 others including family members.
WWI veterans held their bonus march in Washington, DC (not a state).
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Veterens of WWI who wanted the pay promised to them for their service.
The order ended any chance he had to be reelected.
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The order ended any chance he had to be reelected.