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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.


What are the release dates for Book TV - 1998 The Bonus Army An American Epic?

Book TV - 1998 The Bonus Army An American Epic was released on: USA: 10 July 2005


What is the crisis in Stephenie Meyer the eclipse?

Well, first there is the newborn army that is comming to get Bella. Second, there is Victoria who wants to kill Bella so she created the army. Third, Bella is torn between Jacob and Edward and wants to hold on to the both.


What is the Significance of the Bonus Army?

The Bonus Army was a group of World War I veterans who marched on Washington, D.C., in 1932 to demand the immediate payment of bonuses that had been promised to them but were not due until 1945. Their significant protest highlighted the struggles of veterans during the Great Depression and drew national attention to their plight. The government's violent response to the march, where troops were ordered to disperse the veterans, underscored the tensions between the government and struggling citizens during this economic crisis, ultimately leading to public outrage and a reevaluation of how veterans were treated. The Bonus Army's actions contributed to the broader discourse on veterans' rights and economic relief during a time of national hardship.