What were the Bonus Marchers demanding through their demonstrations in Washington, D.C., during the summer of 1932?
A) direct relief for workers from the federal government
B) employment for out-of-work veterans
C) early payment on federal bonds set to mature in 1945
D) an end to the Hoover presidency

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The Bonus Marchers were demanding early payment on federal bonds that were set to mature in 1945. These bonds were promised to them as a bonus for their service in World War I, but the economic hardships of the Great Depression led them to seek early payment.

What Were the Bonus Marchers Demanding Through Their Demonstrations in Washington