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Veterans Riot at Washington
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Veterans Riot at Washington
The Bonus Amy besieging the Capitol: an all night wait by Californian veterans to impress upon Congress the urgency of their demands
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1932 Bonus Californian Congress Protest Riot Rough Sleeping Unrest Veterans Vigil Washington
EDITORS COMMENTS
This powerful image captures the raw emotion and determination of Californian veterans during the Veterans Riot at the Capitol in Washington D.C. in July 1932. Thousands of World War I veterans, desperate for the bonuses they had been promised to help them through the Great Depression, gathered outside the Capitol building for an all-night vigil. The scene depicted here shows the veterans huddled together, roughing it through the night, as they waited to be heard by Congress. The Bonus Army, as they came to be known, had marched on Washington D.C. in May of that year, demanding that the government honor their promises. They set up a large encampment near the Capitol and began a peaceful protest, but tensions boiled over when Congress refused to grant them the bonuses. The veterans, many of whom were suffering from physical and mental health issues as a result of their war service, grew frustrated and angry. On July 28, 1932, a riot broke out as the veterans clashed with police and military forces. The chaos continued into the night, with the veterans refusing to disperse despite the use of tear gas and batons. This photograph captures a poignant moment during the long, tense night. The veterans, exhausted and determined, huddle together for warmth and support as they wait for their voices to be heard. The rough, unpolished conditions of the image add to the sense of urgency and desperation, making it a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by veterans and the challenges they faced during this turbulent period in American history.
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