America’s Strangest Protest: The Bonus Army

The Bonus Army protest of 1932 was one of the most powerful moments of Great Depression-era America. Thousands of World War I veterans traveled to Washington, D.C., demanding early payment of their promised bonuses. With no place to live, they built a massive Hooverville—a makeshift city on the muddy banks of the Anacostia River.

This Amazing History documentary explores how the Bonus Marchers, led by Walter Waters, organized Camp Marks with discipline, purpose, and hope. As the U.S. government debated the bill, the veterans held their ground, forming a structured, peaceful protest that became a national symbol of the fight for veterans’ rights and economic justice.

Told in a Ken Burns-style format with real voice narration (not AI), authentic quotes, and emotional storytelling, this video captures a forgotten story of courage and civil unrest. Ideal for classrooms, educators, and history enthusiasts.

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