Bonus Army “Routed“ (1932)

Full title reads: “America. Bonus Army “Routed“. Troops, tanks & tear gas used to evict 8,000 War Veterans in Washington.“ Washington, United States of America. Men climb down steps out of ruined building. Several of them hold the Stars and Stripes American flag. They are being led away by the police. One of the protesters is obviously resisting leaving the building and is being carried out by his hands and feet. Police lead a man away. Men of the State / National guard ride on their horses along the street. A large crowd of demonstrators have gathered. Firemen work to put out a fire at the roadside. Pan across what looks like a small shanty dwelling. Some of the shacks are on fire. Good shot of smoke moving across the sky with the Capitol Building in the background. Washington, United States of America. Policemen with batons drag away a protester. A large crowd of protesters stand on one side of the road. The Capitol Building is visible in the background. Men of the Nati
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