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Thursday, January 13, 2011

History of the Bonus Army














"The Bonus Army War in Washington"

"The Bonus March" - PBS

"The Sad Tale of the Bonus Marchers"

Overview

More Overview

"The Bonus Army and the Torchering of Hooverville"

Primary Documents

"Soldier Against Soldier"

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"The Bonus Army"

"The Bonus Army Scares Mr. Hoover"

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YouTube Video

Another YouTube Video
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