Douglas MacArthur used military force to clear the Bonus Army, a group of World War I veterans protesting for early payment of their bonuses. In July 1932, he ordered the U.S. Army to clear the encampment in Washington, D.C., leading to a violent confrontation. Troops, including cavalry and tanks, dispersed the veterans, resulting in injuries and the burning of their makeshift camps. This controversial action drew significant public criticism and highlighted the tensions of the Great Depression era.
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They were nicknamed The Bonus Army
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The Federal Reserve refused to pay veterans their bonuses.
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President Hoover sent in General Douglas MacArthur to clean up the aftermath of the Bonus Army protests in Washington D.C. in 1932. MacArthur used military force to disperse the protestors and their encampments, resulting in violence and the destruction of the protesters' makeshift campsites.
It took place in Washington, D.C. The Army troops were led by then Capt. Douglas MacArthur mounted on a white horse and wielding a saber.
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.
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he used force to remove to protesters.
He used force to remove protesters