22 juin 1932 - Bonus Army
Description:
In the summer of 1932, when depression unemployment was as high as 25%, a group of about 20,000 veterans marched on Washington to demand early payment of the payment that was due them. President Hoover used tear gas, bayonets and troops to disperse the veterans who had created a shanty town inWashington.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
22 juin 1932
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 91 ans
