I heard Arlen Spector talking today on Washington Journal
this morning and it got my attention. I had never heard this story. Republicans have been screwing over veterans a very long time and this made me really scratch my head
and say again, "Why do so many of these soldiers turn republican"? This story just blowed my mind.
It seemed that there were $500.00 bonuses received after serving in WWI. At least they were offered if they served.
Hoover was President. (He was right up there with W wasn't he?)
The veterans did not get their bonuses. There was a depression going on. This made no matter to the Vets.
They were promised not only medical care but the 500.00 bonus. They started up a protest called the Bonus March.
Many, many veterans descended on the Washington Mall and
protested the fact that they could not receive what was promised for their tours of duty and service to the military.
Hoover demanded all veterans removed from government property. Ain't that some stuff ! Some were shot down.
Yes shot down. Anyone ever heard of this story? I was really interested in ust how crappy our vets have been treated and especially by the likes of Hoover.
Here is the wikepedia on it and it is sickening !
FDR made sure the vets got the bonuses. How can anyone in their right minds vote republican. Not only will they send you to war but shoot you for wanting to be compensated.
From wikepedia.....
.S. Army intervenes
On July 28, 1932, Attorney General Mitchell ordered the police evacuation of the Bonus Army veterans. When they resisted the police shot at them, killing two. When told of this, President Hoover ordered the army to effect the evacuation of the Bonus Army from Washington.
From wikepedia as well....
http://en.wikipedia.org/...