[Irenic]

http://www.britannica.com/blogs/2009/01/6-hoovers-attack-on-the-bonus-army-top-10-mistakes-by-us-presidents/

This was interesting, especially looking at the problems we are having today.

[Irenic]

Despite inadequate housing, sanitation, and food, the movement’s leader, Walter W. Waters, managed to maintain order and to oust agitators. The bonus bill was defeated in Congress, however, and most of the veterans left for home discouraged. The rest, variously estimated at 2,000 to 5,000, over the next few weeks engaged in protests and near-riots, producing an atmosphere of restlessness and threats of turbulence

http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/73256/Bonus-Army

[chicagolady]

Thanks!!