The march in which World War I soldiers marched on Washington D.C. demanding early payment of their war bonuses is known as the Bonus March. This was an act of desperation by US citizens, as millions of Americans were negatively affected by the Stock Market Crash of 1929 and the ensuing economic depression the US felt. Despite their best efforts, these soldiers were not given their early bonuses, causing more issues between the American citizens and President Hoover.
