The Last Time the U.S. Army Cleared Demonstrators From Pennsylvania Avenue

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In 1932, President Hoover set the military on a ragtag band of veterans protesting peacefully. The images horrified the nation and killed his chances for reelection.

Veterans' camp burned down

Bonus Army veterans camp is burned down in Washington, July 28, 1932. | AP Photo

https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2020/06/07/us-army-demonstrations-washington-305913

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