Bonus Expeditionary Forces Newspapers

Object Details

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of two editions of the Bonus Expeditionary Forces newspaper published by Joseph L. Heffernan. It includes volume 1, number 1, June 25, 1932 and volume 1, number 3, July 9, 1932. The weekly paper covers World War I veterans' efforts to receive cash payment of Service Certificates granted to them by the Adjusted Service Certificate Law of 1924. It also documents their progression to Washington, D.C., and eventual protest and march taking place there during the summer of 1932.

Date

1932

Extent

1.5 Linear feet (1 oversize folder)

Rights

Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.

Citation

Anacostia Community Museum Archives, Smithsonian Institution.

Type

Collection descriptions

Archival materials

Newspapers

Topic

Demonstrations

Veterans -- societies, etc -- United States

Place

Washington (D.C.)

Identifier

ACMA.10-012.6

General

Editor and publisher: Joseph L. Heffernan.