Another One Of America's Problems 1933

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Full title reads: "Washington. Another one of America's problems. 'Bonus Army' take up permanent quarters in the Capital, till Congress grants their demands!"

Washington DC, United States of America (USA).

Members of the 'Bonus Army' sit in a Washington park. They are flying the Stars...

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
6179
Sort Number:
33/042
Time in/Out:
01:21:58:00 / 01:22:40:00
Canister:
33/42
Film ID:
707.16
Issue Date:
25/05/1933

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