Tag: Media coverage of the Bonus Army eviction
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The Bonus Army Tragedy: When Heroes Turned Against Fellow Heroes
Introduction The infamous date of July 28, 1932, is etched in American history as a day when the U.S. government resorted to a brutal display of power, employing tanks, bayonets, and tear gas against its own citizens. This heart-wrenching event, known as the Bonus Army Tragedy, unfolded under the command of esteemed figures like General…