Why did Walter Waters and the Bonus Army march on Washington during the Great Depression?
To demand that Congress expedite the payment of retirement money promised to veterans of World War One.
To protest the passage of recent bills that had greatly diminished the resources being accorded to the armed services.
To protest the fact that McCarthy was going after the army in his campaign against Communism.
To show support for President Roosevelt in the face of scrutiny.
To remove Civil Rights protestors who had forcibly taken up residence throughout the capital.