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To: chicagolady

General MacArthur commandeered and led the attacks against the Bonus Army.


8 posted on 01/11/2014 5:40:16 PM PST by vetvetdoug
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General MacArthur commandeered and led the attacks against the Bonus Army.

There was no attack. MacArthur was ordered to clear out the mob. Soldiers formed a line and began marching. To avoid direct confrontation, tear gas was used to get the mob moving.

141 posted on 01/12/2014 7:49:52 AM PST by fso301
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