Even veterans of less famous wars were mistreated by the American government. Veterans of the War of 1812 were also denied pensions, just as the American Revolution veterans had been. They were mistreated by the government and the public and they were denied compensation for their service. Veterans of the Mexican War were given slightly better treatment. Like Civil War veterans they were generally viewed positively by the public and therefore received better treatment. This treatment continues for awhile as veterans of the Spanish American War return home. These veterans had such massive public support due to the propaganda that was being sent out by the government. Therefore they received better treatment then past veterans. I would almost compare their treatment to the treatment of World War II veterans. Obviously there are major differences but they were both treated with gratitude by the public. However, this positive treatment of veterans ends in the Philippines. Support for this was low among the public so the government responded in kind and treated these veterans poorly.
Throughout these wars the government has denied veterans benefits, ignored their health problems, and mistreated them. This occurs whether the war is popular or one of the less well known American wars. Mistreatment by the public and the government just keeps occurring and there seems to be nothing veterans can do to escape it.
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