Veterans, Politics, and the Bonus March

This chapter explores the living conditions and fears of veterans in the 1930s, discussing alternative ideologies to democracy and their perception during the time. It highlights the Bonus March protest, including the perspective of the army and the Hoover administration, and the racial aspect of the situation. The chapter also delves into Smedley Butler's involvement in exposing fascist plots and the motivations behind the bonus army marchers.