He sent the U.S. army to chase them out of Washington D.C.
President Herbert Hoover responded to the Bonus Marchers, a group of World War I veterans seeking early payment of a promised bonus, with a mix of firmness and disregard. In July 1932, when the marchers camped in Washington, D.C., Hoover ordered the U.S. Army to clear them out, leading to a violent confrontation that resulted in the use of tear gas and the destruction of their makeshift camps. This harsh treatment further tarnished Hoover's image and fueled public discontent during the Great Depression.
President Herbert Hoover
It turned public opinion against President Hoover.
Early delivery of promised payments for military services.
Early delivery of promised payments for military services.
President Herbert Hoover battled the Bonus Army. In 1932, a group of World War I veterans known as the Bonus Army marched to Washington, D.C. to demand early payment of their military bonuses. Hoover ordered the eviction of the protesters from their makeshift camps, leading to a violent clash with the federal troops.
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Herbert Hoover
President Herbert Hoover responded to the Bonus March of 1932, where World War I veterans demanded early payment of bonuses, with a firm stance. He initially supported a peaceful resolution but ultimately ordered the U.S. Army to disperse the marchers when they refused to leave Washington, D.C. The army, led by General Douglas MacArthur, used force, resulting in violence and the burning of the veterans' encampments. Hoover's actions sparked significant public outrage and contributed to his declining popularity during the Great Depression.
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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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.