Bonus Army March on Washington: What Happened?

What were the demands of the Bonus Army marchers in Washington, D.C. in 1932?

1. Cash-payment redemption of their service certificates.

Answer:

The Bonus Army marchers in Washington, D.C. in 1932 demanded cash-payment redemption of their service certificates.

The Bonus Army was a group of 43,000 marchers, which included 17,000 U.S. World War I veterans, their families, and affiliated groups. They gathered in Washington, D.C. in the summer of 1932 to demand cash-payment redemption of their service certificates. These certificates were promised to them for their service in World War I, but due to the Great Depression, many veterans were facing financial hardship and wanted immediate payment.

Their demands were not met initially, and President Herbert Hoover ordered the U.S. Army to disperse the Bonus Army from Washington, D.C. The eviction led to a violent clash between the veterans and the U.S. Army. The situation further deteriorated when the U.S. Army used tear gas and tanks to remove the Bonus Army from their camps.

Ultimately, the Bonus Army's march on Washington did not achieve its goal of receiving cash-payment redemption of their service certificates. The use of force to disperse the protesters resulted in negative publicity for the government and highlighted the struggles of veterans during the Great Depression.