The Bonus Army: An American Epic
The Bonus Army: An American Epic by
Paul Dickson,
Thomas B. Allen ISBN: 0802777384
Published by Walker Books on March 21st 2006
Pages: 370
Len's Summary: A History Book Club selection. The story of the 1932 march on Washington by WWI veterans seeking bonuses promised, but not appropriated by Congress. Fearing a Communist-led insurrection, President Hoover order their eviction and Army Chief of Staff MacArthur overreacted with tragic and violent results seen in theatre newsreels throughout America.