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Depression march in Washington - 8x10 photo

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Depression march in Washington - 8x10 photo "In 1924, a grateful Congress voted to give a bonus to World War I veterans - $1.25for each day served overseas, $1.00 for each day served in the States. The catch was that paymentwould not be made until 1945. . Capitol, 1932 However, by 1932 the nation had slipped into thedark days of the Depression and the unemployed veterans wanted their money immediately.. InD.C. to demand immediate payment of their bonus. They proclaimed themselves the Bonus ExpeditionaryForce but the public dubbed them the "Bonus Army." Raising ramshackle camps at various placesaround the city, they waited." Pickid: 60580 This is a highquality REPRODUCTION print. Where necessary, the image has been cleaned, digitally enhancedand restored by a proffessional to further enhance the quality and enjoyment of the image.