Douglas MacArthur, as Army Chief of Staff, led the military operation to disband the Bonus Army's encampment, known as Hooverville, in Washington, D.C., in July 1932. Under his command, troops used tear gas, bayonets, and tanks to forcibly remove the veterans who were protesting for their promised bonuses from World War I. The violent eviction resulted in injuries and even deaths, leading to widespread public outrage and criticism of the government's treatment of the veterans. This event significantly tarnished Herbert Hoover's administration and intensified the perception of the government's insensitivity during the Great Depression.
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Douglas MacArthur, Dwight Eisenhower and George S. Patton, Jr.
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In the summer of 1932, about 20,000 veterans demonstrated in Washington, DC, to convince Congress to vote to provide their World War I bonus immediately, instead of waiting until 1945 when the bonus was going to be issued. Congress refused to act and adjourned in July without passing the bonus. Most of the vets went back home. Those who remained set up "Hoovervilles" on the outskirts of the city, policed themselves, cooperated with authorities, and were mostly peaceful in their demonstrations. Hoover believed that the "Bonus Boys" were led by communists and anarchist agitators. (Actually, the most influencial group behind the Bonus Army was the American Legion.) Hoover called upon Douglas MacArthur to disperse the Bonus camps. The use of troops, tanks, and the death of one infant was more than Americans could stand and Hoover's popularity became worse than ever. The Hoovervilles were torn down and never replaced.
The Bonus Army showed people’s desperation—WWI vets demanded early pay, but were denied and forced out by the military. It reflected how badly Americans were struggling and losing faith in the government.
George Patton and Douglas MacArthur.
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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.
The bonus army was led by Walter W. Waters, and Douglas MacArthur led the infantry and calvary against them under the order of Herbert Hoover. MacArthur also commanded the 6 tanks involved in the attack.
He used force to remove protesters
he used force to remove to protesters.
He used force to remove protesters
He used force to remove protesters
tear gas and bayonets NOVANET
He used force to remove protesters
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