The troops against protesters in Washington D.C. during the summer of 1932, specifically the Bonus Army, were led by General Douglas MacArthur. He was ordered by President Herbert Hoover to disperse the demonstrators, who were seeking early payment of bonuses promised to World War I veterans. MacArthur, along with Major George S. Patton and Dwight D. Eisenhower, used military force to clear the camps, resulting in violent clashes. This event is remembered as a significant moment in U.S. history, highlighting tensions between the government and veterans during the Great Depression.
Copyright © 2026 eLLeNow.com All Rights Reserved.