Smedley Butler gave several inflammatory speeches before it and was approached by some Fascists to take over its leadership.
Smedley Butler gave several inflammatory speeches before it and was approached by some Fascists to take over its leadership. Much of the blame for its violent end was hoisted upon Ralph Furley, then Secretary of War, who was simply following the President's orders. It was organized in Portland, Oregon under the leadership of Walter Waters and became most aggressive after the defeat of the Patman Bill in the Senate. FTP, name this group of disgruntled American veterans that, in 1932, protested the government's refusal to disburse some extra cash to them.
Smedley Butler gave several inflammatory speeches before it and was approached by some Fascists to take over its leadership.
{Bonus Army} or {Bonus Expeditionary Force}