Historical Events tagged with "military response"
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Troops Disperse Bonus Army Protesters
In Washington, D.C., U.S. Army troops violently dispersed the Bonus Army, a group of World War I veterans demanding early payment of their service bonuses. Using tanks, tear gas, and other forceful measures, the government aimed to clear the veterans who had gathered in the capital. The dispersal marked a significant confrontation between the military and protesting citizens, illustrating the tensions during the Great Depression and the government’s response to civil unrest.
Continue ReadingJohn Brown Executed After Harpers Ferry Raid
Militant abolitionist leader John Brown was hanged for his attempt to incite a slave rebellion by raiding the federal armory at Harpers Ferry, Virginia. On October 16, 1859, Brown, along with a small group of followers, seized the armory in hopes of armoring enslaved African Americans and sparking a larger uprising. His plan, however, was met with swift military response, leading to his capture and subsequent trial in November, where he was convicted of treason. His execution garnered nationwide attention, igniting discussions about slavery and resistance.
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