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1932 - Depression, USA, Bonus Army: One Killed, Scores Hurt in Bonus Riots. Jul32

Reel Number: 220462-21

Color: Black and White

Sound: SD

Year / Date: 1932,1930s

Country: USA

Location: Washington, DC

TC Begins: 08:54:40

TC Ends: 08:56:59

Duration: 00:02:19

NOTE: FOR ORDERING See: www.footagefarm.co.uk or contact us at: Info@Footagefarm.co.uk 1932 - Depression, USA, Bonus Army: Military & Police Destroy Camp Site. Jul32 Intertitle: Washington, DC. One Killed, Scores Hurt In Bonus Riots; Army Mobilizes In Capital. 08:54:46 Army cavalry / mounted troops on horseback down street followed by small tanks. Soldiers of 12th Infantry running down tree-lined street. Pushing crowds back as others run in streets. Soldiers drawing swords seen beyond remains of destroyed barriers. Crowds watching as they evict veterans / Bonus Army from government buildings which are scheduled for demolition. Riot scenes, smoke bombs & tear gas thrown by troops & veterans. 08:55:36 Soldiers wearing gas masks & w/ bayonets on rifles move veterans surrendering / giving up. 08:56:27 Police putting arrested men into police vans. Makeshift camp being burned. Tank moving. WW1 Veterans; Bonus Army Fighting; Unemployed; Economics; NOTE: Sold at per reel rate; good quality & coverage. This is entire source reel. NOTE: FOR ORDERING See: www.footagefarm.co.uk or contact us at: Info@Footagefarm.co.uk

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