The Bonus Army
The Bonus Army was one of of the most famous and revolutionary actions of Hooverville history
The Bonus Army and the torching of Hooverville
Read the pdf below for information on Hooverville and the Government's solution to the end of shack towns.
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(The Bonus Army)
(Jobless Men Keep Going)
(Veterans March to Washington)
Other Hoovervilles
There were many Hoovervilles scattered throughout the United states. All of them were filled with homeless people who were looking for someone to blame for their economic condition. What made Hoovervilles different from shanty towns was the blame of President Herbert Hoover. This was most commonly per-trade in the name Hooverville.
Central Park, New York
(Albok, John.)
Central Park, New York
(Legends of America.)
Current Central Park, New York
(Gratuitous Central Park Pic.)
Mississippi Valley
("Hoovervilles-1930's.")
Mississippi Valley
("Hoovervilles-1930's.")
(Sacramento Hooverville)