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Radio Diaries
March of the Bonus Army

Radio Diaries

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 16:18


Author James Baldwin once wrote, "I love America more than any other country in the world and, exactly for this reason, I insist on the right to criticize her perpetually."On this episode, we go back to 1932 when a group of World War I veterans set up an encampment in Washington, D.C., and vowed to stay until their voices were heard. It was a remarkable chapter in American history, and a demonstration of the power of citizens to come together for a cause. This is the story of the Bonus Army. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

U.S. Army History and Heritage Podcast
U.S. Army History and Heritage Podcast Season 2 Ep 5

U.S. Army History and Heritage Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 53:22


This interview with Dave Hilkert and Kathy Forgey is a Bonus Army March episode.

The Politics & Punk Rock Podcast
On Ukraine, with Sam Winchester

The Politics & Punk Rock Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2025 100:59


Andrew For America welcomes back host of the According@Sam podcast, Mr. Sam Winchester. Sam breaks down some of the history of America's involvement in the Ukrainian war (since 2013) that you definitely haven't heard in the American media! It involves, Chris Murphy, John McCain, Amy Klobuchar, Lindsay Graham, Victoria Neuland, and others. Turns out, American government officials have supported literal Nazi's in western Ukraine! FACT. Sam talks about the history of recent Ukrainian politics, the Orange Revolution, The Euromaidan protests, and the many Nazi organizations that have played the biggest role in sowing discord in the region such as Swoboda, Azov battalion, and Right Sector. Sam makes the case that Vladamir Putin never "invaded" Ukraine, he was, in fact, providing protection for Eastern Ukrainians (Crimea/Donbas) who recently voted (in democratic elections) to be annexed by Russia (because they didn't want to be aligned with literal Nazis). So, to all of my fellow Americans who are SO pro Ukraine, be sure to specify exactly which part of Ukraine you support...do you support the literal Nazi's in the west, or the citizens in the east who want no part of Nazism and would rather be part of Russia? Moral: Don't be a brainwashed, ignorant, opinionated, American fool!Andrew and Sam also talk about the Bonus Army: when our own government denied our veterans the money they were promised for service to their country, as well as their ability to peacefully protest against their own government after being victimized by it! 'Merica!!!Go watch/listen to the According2Sam podcast, especially the episode entitled, “Fake Peace.”Visit allegedlyrecords.com and check out all of the amazing punk rock artists!Visit soundcloud.com/andrewforamerica1984 to check out Andrew's music!Like and Follow The Politics & Punk Rock Podcast PLAYLIST on Spotify!!!Check it out here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1Y4rumioeqvHfaUgRnRxsy...politicsandpunkrockpodcast.comhttps://linktr.ee/andrewforamericaWatch and learn about these awesome offers for your survival needs from former Afghanistan war veteran, police officer, and citizen journalist, Mr. Teddy Daniels:Operation Blackout Survival Guide: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://internalblackout.com/?a=683&c=434&s1=⁠⁠⁠⁠Famine Fighter Survival Food Supply: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://foodforthesoul.co/?a=683&c=407&s1=⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FinalFamine Survival Food Growing Book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://finalfoodprepper.com/?a=683&c=433&s1=⁠⁠⁠⁠Devils Dollar Currency Survival Book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dbhtrkg.com/?a=683&c=468&s1=⁠

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Bonus Army

Citation Needed

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 31:20


The Bonus Army was a group of 43,000 demonstrators – 17,000 veterans of U.S. involvement in World War I, their families, and affiliated groups – who gathered in Washington, D.C., in mid-1932 to demand early cash redemption of their service bonus certificates. Organizers called the demonstrators the Bonus Expeditionary Force (B.E.F.), to echo the name of World War I's American Expeditionary Forces, while the media referred to them as the "Bonus Army" or "Bonus Marchers". The demonstrators were led by Walter W. Waters, a former sergeant.

The Arterburn Radio Transmission Podcast
#30 Paratruther Live -Business Plot Unveiled: Power Struggles, Conspiracies, & AI's Role in Today's World

The Arterburn Radio Transmission Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 80:02 Transcription Available


Could a forgotten plot to overthrow a U.S. president rewrite the history we know? Join us as we unravel the hidden layers of the 1933 Business Plot, a scheme that almost toppled Franklin D. Roosevelt. With the brilliant Chris Graves uncovering fascinating insights about General Smedley Butler, we're diving into narratives that challenge mainstream history, examining the delicate dance between power, politics, and conspiracy. From the peculiar synchronicities in personal anecdotes to the astonishing revelations around the coup that never was, we're guiding you through a web of intrigue that remains largely untold.Chris Graves joins us to dissect the intricate details surrounding the alleged fascist coup, shedding light on the covert operations of wealthy businessmen threatened by Roosevelt's New Deal. We venture into the murky waters of government corruption and historical manipulation, drawing parallels to events like Germany's Beer Hall Putsch. With a keen eye on the societal tensions of the era, we explore the rebellious spirit of the Bonus Army and the geopolitical chessboard that defined the prelude to World War II. Our conversation doesn't shy away from controversy, as we question the motives behind these historical shifts and the role of influential military figures like Butler.As we weave through the chaos of geopolitical narratives and pop culture, we also tackle the unpredictable nature of AI technology and its growing influence in today's world. From Google's Gemini chatbot to the nostalgic chaos of Ronald McDonald and the Holodomor's haunting legacy, our discussion invites listeners to engage with a blend of humor, curiosity, and critical analysis. We aim to entertain and provoke thought, encouraging you to question the narratives often taken for granted and explore the complex layers of history and society. Join us for an episode that promises not just to inform, but to ignite a deeper conversation about the stories that shape our world.

Fail to the Chief
BONUS! President Butler... SMEDLEY Butler. (WTF?)

Fail to the Chief

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 8:23


Yes, his name was Smedley. No, he didn't let that stand in his way. What would have this Marines Major General and hero of the Bonus Army do if somehow catapulted into the White House on the eve of World War II? Why, he would do what all Smedleys do, of course. 

War College
Presidents, Vice Presidents, and Assassinations

War College

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 58:11


Hello and welcome to another conversation about conflict on an Angry Planet. Thanks for letting us kick up our heels this August, it was a rough one. We may not have been releasing, but we WERE recording.The first episode upon our return is with terrorism and vice presidency expert Aaron Mannes. Mannes is lecturer at the University of Maryland School of Public Policy and was one of the first people to use big data sets to study terrorist group behavior. These days he's really into vice presidents. We sat down with him for a wide-ranging conversation that covered everything from Aaron Burr to the Bonus Army.Why are America and Israel all-in on assassination?International relations versus the domestic tensionsStats out of dead bodiesAssassination: Obama StyleThe terrorist's dilemmaMatthew immediately figures out how wrong he isThe case for Aaron BurrThe Bonus ArmyTaking a shot at the vice presidentAnalyzing Assassination Plots Against VPsSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/warcollege. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Not Another Shooting Show
Ep 057 - What Makes a Grand Master RO?

Not Another Shooting Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2024 11:59


On this episode, a man shoots himself in the balls, Andy re-learns his draw, what makes a GM RO? first aid at the range, and the Bonus Army! Subscribe on Patreon to get an extra episode every week! Andy on Instagram - andy.e.605 Jeff on Instagram - jeff_the_monster_king MW Aktiv Wear - mw_aktiv_wear Not Another Shooting Show on Reddit

Dead Rabbit Radio
EP 1291 - The Forever Walk

Dead Rabbit Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 53:05


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Ladies Love Politics
Overnight Opinions: What Does it Mean to Become Ungovernable?

Ladies Love Politics

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2024 6:08


Thanks for listening to Overnight Opinions, a recurring news show on topics the mainstream media isn't telling you. Here you'll get current events blended with spicy commentary directed at our elected leaders. You can check out Ladies Love Politics website to read a transcript/references of this episode at www.ladieslovepolitics.com. Be sure to follow the Ladies Love Politics channel on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Truth Social, Brighteon Social, Threads, and Twitter.***REFERENCES: https://www.thoughtco.com/coxeys-army-march-of-unemployed-workers-1773910 https://www.britannica.com/event/Bonus-Army https://www.theatlantic.com/photo/2013/03/100-years-ago-the-1913-womens-suffrage-parade/100465/ https://billofrightsinstitute.org/activities/image-analysis-march-on-the-pentagon-october-21-1967

Did That Really Happen?

We're back with 2024's first episode on Rustin! Join us as we learn about the speeches delivered at the March on Washington, Strom Thurmond's attacks on Bayard Rustin, Dr. Anna Hedgeman, the Bonus Army, and more! Sources: Emma Rothberg, "Anna Arnold Hedgeman," National Women's History Museum, available at https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/anna-arnold-hedgeman GPO, Congressional Record, 1963, Part 11, Page 14836. Full text available at https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/GPO-CRECB-1963-pt11/pdf/GPO-CRECB-1963-pt11-7-2.pdf March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom Organizing Manual No. 2  (1963), https://www.jstor.org/stable/community.31888236  John Lewis: https://voicesofdemocracy.umd.edu/lewis-speech-at-the-march-on-washington-speech-text/  A. Philip Randolph: https://theblackfreedommovement.voices.wooster.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/131/2018/02/A.-Philip-Randolphs-1963-March-on-Washington-speech.pdf  "March on Washington History by NMAAHC," https://youtu.be/ZA9TJCV-tks?si=3aiw9BgzmLDRsXsk including B. Rustin speaking "The March of the Bonus Army," American Experience, PBS, https://youtu.be/mSC1lbfXfRQ?si=g9weuwd7x1_yuH0j  Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/rustin_2023 Autostraddle review: https://www.autostraddle.com/rustin-review/

Red Pill Revolution
Tales of Tyranny: Conspiracy to Overthrow US Government, Blackrocks Dystopian Real Estate Grab & FBI Grilled in Senate

Red Pill Revolution

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 81:56


Welcome to another fascinating episode of Adam's Archive! I'm your host, Austin Adams, and today we're diving deep into some of the most compelling and lesser-known stories of political intrigue and historical conspiracies.

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ParaPower Mapping
UNLOCKED - Comp. Paranoid Analysis of Nazi Occultism (Pt. II): William Dudley Pelley, Wall St. Putsch, Silver Shirts, & the US-Nazi Business Nexus

ParaPower Mapping

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2023 170:22


To celebrate hitting 2k followers on Twitter, I decided to unlock the first part of our investigation into Pelley, Gen. Smedley Butler, & the Wall St. Putsch conspirators—enjoy. Two ways to support PPM: follow @parapower_mapping on Insta & subscribe to the Patreon before Pt. III drops in a couple days: patreon.com/ParaPowerMapping We're talking Bill Pelley—literal Nazi agent, Christian Theosophical crank, spiritualist, newspaperman, espionage agent, screenwriter, reborn clairvoyant, founder of a UFO cult, Soulcrafter, publisher of shitty antisemitic magazines, & founder of an American Nazi paramilitary known as the Silver Legion. But first, we parse the failed Wall St. Putsch (aka Bizness Plot), setting the stage for our investigation of Pelley, as various industrialist backers of the scheme, conspirators, & the legislative body that uncovered it (maybe involuntarily) figure into W.D.P's story. We're talking McCormack-Dickstein Committee, predecessor to HUAC; Maj. Gen. Smedley Butler, Alfred P. Sloan, I. DuPont, JP Morgan Jr., Prescott Bush, Felix & Max Warburg, Grayson Murphy, Gerald Macguire, & a # of references to Henry Ford in this one. We discuss:  Marine Corps Gen. Butler & the Bonus Army; possibility the American Legion was funded w/ coups in mind; FDR cucked by Wall St.; the Putsch's origins in Executive Order 6102; Biz Plot taking inspiration from German putsches; John L. Spivak's exposé in "New Masses"—gotta give it to Spivak for his farsighted analysis of the capitalist underpinnings of rising fascism in Germany & US; coup organizer Gerry MacGuire's sus death at 36 yrs old a mere year or 2 after the plan unraveled; the Co. that had Murphy as board member; Robert Sterling Clark serving under Butler = potential complicity; Butler's undercover escapade in Standard Oil-backed int'l espionage; Butler, Clark, & Murphy's shared military campaigns (China, Boxer Rebellion, & Philippine-American War specifically); speculation about whether—contrary to the conscientious antiwar activist portrayals—Smedley was infiltrating antiwar & left mvmts in US; Butler's military career lasting exactly 33 years (

ParaPower Mapping
Comp. Paranoid Analysis of Nazi Occultism (Pt. II): William Dudley Pelley, Wall St. Putsch, Silver Shirts, & the US-Nazi Business Nexus - TEASER

ParaPower Mapping

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2023 65:33


Welcome back to ParaPower Mapping. We cont. our comp. paranoid analysis of the history of Nazi occultism today by examining a fairly-forgotten figure in contemporary America: William Dudley Pelley—literal Nazi agent, Christian Theosophical crank, spiritualist, newspaperman, int'l espionage agent, screenwriter, reborn clairvoyant, founder of a UFO cult, Soulcrafter, publisher of shitty antisemitic magazines, & founder of the American Nazi paramilitary known as the Silver Legion. Full Version: patreon.com/ParaPowerMapping But first, we attempt to parse the failed Wall St. Putsch (aka Bizness Plot), setting the stage for our investigation of Pelley, as various plutocratic & industrialist backers of the scheme, conspirators, & the legislative body that uncovered it (maybe involuntarily) figure into W.D.P's story. We're talking McCormack-Dickstein Committee, predecessor to HUAC; Maj. Gen. Smedley Butler, Alfred P. Sloan, I. DuPont, JP Morgan Jr., Prescott Bush, Felix & Max Warburg, Grayson Murphy, Gerald Macguire, etc.; a # of references to Henry Ford in this one. We discuss: Marine Corps Gen. Butler & the Bonus Army; possibility the American Legion was funded w/ coups in mind; FDR cucked by Wall St.; the Putsch's origins in Executive Order 6102; Biz Plot taking inspiration from German putsches; John L. Spivak's exposé in "New Masses"—gotta give it to Spivak for his farsighted analysis of the capitalist underpinnings of rising fascism in Germany & US; coup organizer Gerry MacGuire's sus death at 36 yrs old a mere year or 2 after the plan unraveled; the corporations that counted Murphy as board member; Robert Sterling Clark serving under Butler = potential complicity; Butler's undercover escapade in Standard Oil-backed int'l espionage; Butler, Clark, & Murphy's shared military campaigns (China, Boxer Rebellion, & Philippine-American War specifically); speculations about whether, contrary to the conscientious antiwar activist he's often portrayed as, Smedley was infiltrating socialist & communist mvmts in the US; Butler's military career lasting exactly 33 years (

The Survival Podcast
Expert Council Q&A for 6-22-23 – Epi-3327

The Survival Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2023 79:08


Today on The Survival Podcast the expert council answers your questions on the fallacy of equal justice, covid, war, the Bonus Army, testosterone, solar energy, permaculture, self directed education & more. Make sure if you submit content for an expert … Continue reading →

Federal Drive with Tom Temin
Many veterans not getting the lifeline they need from TAP

Federal Drive with Tom Temin

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2023 7:31


During the height of the Great Depression in 1932, Army troops charged into a Washington, D.C. encampment of World War I veterans and their supporters who had gathered to get money owed to them by the government. The so called “Bonus Army” was driven across the river at bayonet point and dispersed.The event went down in history as a nadir in the government's treatment of its veterans, and it's one you might say we have been trying to live down ever since.For veterans, the transition from a military career to life in the civilian world creates an inflection point that many find difficult to navigate. To assist in the transition, the Defense Department created the Transition Assistance Program (TAP). The program offers counseling and education to service members preparing to leave the military. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Federal Drive with Tom Temin
Many veterans not getting the lifeline they need from TAP

Federal Drive with Tom Temin

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2023 7:31


During the height of the Great Depression in 1932, Army troops charged into a Washington, D.C. encampment of World War I veterans and their supporters who had gathered to get money owed to them by the government. The so called “Bonus Army” was driven across the river at bayonet point and dispersed. The event went down in history as a nadir in the government's treatment of its veterans, and it's one you might say we have been trying to live down ever since. For veterans, the transition from a military career to life in the civilian world creates an inflection point that many find difficult to navigate. To assist in the transition, the Defense Department created the Transition Assistance Program (TAP). The program offers counseling and education to service members preparing to leave the military. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samuel Adams - The Anti-Federalists Got It Right
Episode 392: J6 Or Bonus Army, Senate Bombing and Financial Sector Bomb Shells

Samuel Adams - The Anti-Federalists Got It Right

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2023 45:00


Video of J6 or Bonus Army, Senate Bombing and Financial Sector Bomb Shells @: Rumble, Brighteon or YouTube This week comparing the activities of J6 or Bonus Army, the Senate Bombing and the Financial Sector Bomb shells – January 6th, … Continue reading → The post Episode 392: J6 Or Bonus Army, Senate Bombing and Financial Sector Bomb Shells appeared first on Sam Adams the 'Puritan Patriot' Returns.

Recap Book Chat
Nothing to Fear by Jackie French Koller

Recap Book Chat

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2022 78:40


Published in 1991 but set during the great depression, this novel shows that even in the worst times our best selves can be found. Nothing to Fear The story which was inspired by Koller's family history follows Danny, a thirteen year old boy and his journey of self discovery and survival. This book gives us a picture of growing up in the mist of great difficulty. We felt like this novel was the male version of A Tree Grows in Brooklyn. There were a lot of similarities with both stories and gave us the feeling that Francie and Danny could of been neighbors and struggling to survive together. One of the reasons we like reading historical fiction is because when we turn the last page we are left with a connection to history through the eyes of a characters we are invested in. One of the historical nuggets we learned through this book was about the "Bonus Army". The "Bonus Army" was a group of 43,000 demonstrators and 17,000 veterans of WWI that were demanding early cash redemption of their service bonus certificates from WWI. The demonstrators were shot at, had belongings burned, and endured tear gas in an attempt to clear them from government property. The group did not give up and in 1936 were given their bonuses early and laid the groundwork for the current GI bill. Jackie French Koller is not just an author but is also an artist. She owns an art studio in Boxborough Massachusetts. Thanks for listening! Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss and episode! Connect with Kate online : https://www.katematthews.art/ Keep the book chat going by being apart of our online community on Facebook at Recap Book Chat. Note that some of the links above are affiliate links. We only recommend books and brands that we love and that we think you would love, too! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/recapbookchat/message

Shocking! Lurid! Tawdry! A History of American Scandals
That Time They Called the Cavalry on WWI Vets

Shocking! Lurid! Tawdry! A History of American Scandals

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2022 39:39


The American veterans of the Great War just wanted that bonus the United States had promised them a little bit early. Guaranteed to pay out in 1945, a little thing called the Great Depression had them all impatient to cash it in 12 years early—so the Bonus Army traveled to Washington, D.C., to make their case. Herbert Hoover had quite enough of Hoovervilles, however, and somewhere along the way, Douglas MacArthur swooped in with the U.S. Cavalry and a tank or four to clear out the marchers' campsite. The U.S. was unprepared to care for its veterans? How shocking! Kasey walks Mark through this underreported slice of American history that may have inadvertently helped lead to Roosevelt's victory (although he also vetoed the bill lol). Logo: Jessica Balaschak Music: Caveman of Los Angeles by Party Store Music --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/american-scandals/support

Dad Bod History
DBH 67 - 1932 Bonus Army and PACT

Dad Bod History

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2022 64:51


Jake, Eric, Jeff, and Cameron discuss the 1932 Bonus Army and military operation to end it.#History #BonusArmy #PACTAct #VeteransBenefits #1932BonusArmyHit that

Media Monarchy
#MorningMonarchy: July 28, 2022

Media Monarchy

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2022 64:03


Sexual dysfunction, another body found and bigger than Epstein + this day in history w/the Bonus Army eviction and our song of the day by Bryson Gray on your #MorningMonarchy for July 28, 2022.

The Fact Hunter
Episode 115: Hoover, Patton & The Bonus Army

The Fact Hunter

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2022 156:42


We close the loop on our series focusing on J Edgar Hoover and just a few of the major events he certainly had a hand in. Shortly before he died, his home was broken into. Some people believe his toiletries were poisoned. Just 6 short weeks later after his death the events that led to the disgraceful resignation of Richard Nixon occured. Coincidence?. We also talk about "The Bonus Army." People think of McArthur, Patton & Eisenhower as some of the greatest military figures in history. We talk about one of the greatest stains in our nation's history that is never discussed. Also a word from retired police officer Jack Lamb, founder of "Police & Military Against the NWO"The closing audio is from a speaking engagement from Jim Marrs about LBJ & J Edgar Hoover's involvement into the assassination of JFK. im Marrs, who died in 2017, was an American newspaper journalist and New York Times best-selling author of books and articles on a wide range of alleged cover-ups and conspiracies. Marrs was a prominent figure in the JFK assassination conspiracy theories community and his 1989 book Crossfire was a source for Oliver Stone's 1991 film JFK. He wrote books asserting the existence of government conspiracies regarding aliens, 9/11, telepathy, and secret societies. He began his career as a news reporter in the Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington metroplex and taught a class on the assassination of John F. Kennedy at University of Texas at Arlington for 30 years. Marrs was a member of the Scholars for 9/11 Truth which was founded by our friend, Jim Fetzer. Sources cited:https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1997-nov-02-mn-49317-story.htmlhttps://www.gwhatchet.com/1998/01/29/gravedigging-gw-professor-wants-skeletons-out-of-the-closet/https://www.dropbox.com/s/ode68kksknab2ts/Operation-Vampire-Killer-2012-compressed.pdf?dl=0https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bonus_ArmyEmail The Fact Hunter: thefacthunter@mail.comwww.thefacthunter.comNever stop searching for the truth!

Changing the Rules
E113: Bringing History to Life through Cartoons, Guest Patrick Reynolds

Changing the Rules

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2022 20:23


Transcription:Intro  00:03Welcome to changing the rules, a weekly podcast about people who are living their best lives, and advice on how you can achieve that too.  Join us with your lively host, Ray Loewe, better known as the luckiest guy in the world.Patrick Reynolds  00:11Good morning, everybody, and welcome to changing the rules and we have an incredible guest with us today. But before we let him on the air, I want to give you a little background, you know, we try every week to interview one of the luckiest people in the world. And the luckiest people in the world are those people who don't let everybody else control their lives, they figure out what they want, and they somehow figure a way to go do it. And you're gonna see how our guest meets those specs today. And the other thing I wanted to comment on is the name of our show is changing the rules. And the reason for that is all through our lives were given rules by everybody. Okay? When you start, your parents give you a set of rules. And then the schools give you a set of rules, and the Church gives you a set of rules and your boss gives you a set of rules. Before you know it, you got so many rules. And What rules do is two things. They tell you have to do this, or you can't do this. So the people who are independent and who become the luckiest people in the world have found a great way of changing the rules so that they get the freedom to be themselves. And today we have with us a young man, Patrick Reynolds, who is I think the best way to describe him is a historical cartoonist. So Patrick, say hello. And you can tell me that I was wrong and how he described you.  Oh, hello, Ray.  That's kind of accurate. I have a cartoonist that does historical subjects of places or people that you've never heard of. Or if you're familiar with them, something about them that's never known.Ray Loewe02:01So you found the interesting way of doing things. So you weren't always free to be you though. Warrior. Correct. So let's go back a little bit. When you are early in your life, you realize you had this flair for cartooning? Is that correct? Right. When I was a kid, and you developed it and when you had a chance to go to college or trade school, or whatever it is. You went to learn how to be a better cartoonist first.Patrick Reynolds  02:27I wanted to be an artist. And my hobby was artwork, okay. It would be great if I can make a living out of my hobby. So I made that decision to be an artist and I had a mentor, if you will in my hometown, who was a very accomplished artist, and I asked what's the best art school in our country? I can go to what I'm missing a beat. He says Pratt Institute, little known to me that is in the middle of Brooklyn, New York right next to the Bet Sty neighborhood. Okay. But you got through that you live through the experience. Okay, so, so early in your life. Okay. When you came out of Pratt, what did you do? I became an art director for an advertising agency in Scranton. It was sort of like getting my master's degree if you will. There's the whole thing. We can't hire you unless you have experience. So how can I get experienced? So this was it. So I stayed there a year and then I became an art director at an ad agency in Harrisburg. And I worked there for a year and then finally, the draft board caught up with me and says, you're not getting any more deferments. You have two months to make a decision. Otherwise, we will draft you. So I went in the army.Ray Loewe03:49Okay. And interesting. You were in intelligence in the army. Correct, Right. And it tells you something about cartoonists, doesn't it? And, you did some really interesting things. You did some aerial surveillance, and, you know, make a long story short, I understand you want up to the Bronze Star. I understand you left the Army Reserves as a retired Lieutenant Colonel. Right. Right. So this was a big part of your life. And I know you were telling me some stories when we were kind of prepping for this about how you actually wound up doing some drawing while you were doing this stuff. And, putting Mickey Mouse's on the flags just to keep yourself entertained and stuff like that. But rather than spending time there, I want to go on because I think the rest of your career was just absolutely phenomenal. I don't want to spend the time there. So  you left the army. Right, and what did you do?Patrick Reynolds  04:45I got a job as an artist up in Schenectady for General Electric. I always want to say generous electric But General Electric. And that got me back on my feet in the art business. This. And from there, I became advertising manager of the host farm here in Lancaster. That's how I ended up in Lancaster.Ray Loewe05:08Okay, now I understand host farm is significant because you learned two things there that took over your career, right?Patrick Reynolds  05:16Oh, well really one thing from the my boss, I still have to make up the rate brochures to tell what it will cost to stay there for at a particular holiday. And I would add matchups and what's going to cost with the type of room. And then I would get it printed out and bring it to my boss, the manager. And he'd look at it. And he'd say, I want price to visit idiot-proof. idiot-proof, what are you talking about? He says, I want it so that any idiot can look at this and not have any questions, they'll understand everything you're trying to tell them. And that became one of the keys to my writing style. Okay. And there was something else that came out of there a while ago, I'm not going to match it up correctly. But it had to do something you didn't know, oh, I worked for the after I worked for host farm, I got a job as the public relations Information Specialist for the state tourism bureau where we promoted tours around the country. And I would look at what other states are doing. And I figured I want to do what they're not doing. And 1973-74 Halloween time. And I came up with a concept of, of a tour of haunted places in the state of haunted places you can visit. And the story got picked up by the New York Daily News front page of their travel section. And a couple of months later, I met the editor of the Travel section. I said what did I do, right? And he says, you told me something I didn't know. So when I came up with my cartoons, I decided to do with a one on Pennsylvania. And it would consist of stories from history that people never heard of, or even thought about.Ray Loewe07:17So here we are, we're doing something we didn't know. And the cartoons gave you a medium to make them idiot-proof. Right? Well, welcome to your own world, Patrick. So this led you on a career so so go back. And there was a point in time when you took off on your own because I think you got fed up with the bureaucracy. And you had this creativity that you wanted to run but I think you told me a story of that dealt with the bicentennial. And taking off to Boston and seeing something about Yankee something or other in the newspaper. So amplifying in that.Patrick Reynolds  07:57I was a member of the Society of America travel writers. And we had our convention in 1975 in several cities, and one of the first one was Boston. And on Sunday morning, right after the that previous Saturday night, I was in my hotel room and I watched this TV show you just came on Saturday Night Live 1975. Anyway, the next morning, I pick up the Boston Globe, and they had a cartoon, it was on their front page called Yankee almanac. It was a whimsical treatment of Massachusetts Bay Colony history for back in the 1600.  And I said that is the coolest idea ever seen, I could do something like that for Pennsylvania. And at the time I was bucking for promotion to be our director of my bureau. At the time, I had delusions of grandeur. And so I did three of them. And one of them had to do with the July 3 and three significant events and PA and places that you would visit such as Gettysburg. Another one was on the mammoth fossil found in Pennsylvania, which is on display at the State Museum, on and on. So I did these three gave them to the higher up and didn't hear from them. And then what they did was they hired a guy from Virginia for the job that I wanted. And I thought I'm not long for this job. So he came to me and said, the powers that be were impressed by your comic strips, how long is it going to take to do one of them things? I said to myself, I'm not going to give this to the state. I'm keeping this for me. So I said four days a week, you know, wow, that's a lot to do. I said, Look, you're the boss. I'm going to do what you direct me to do and what you want done, I said but I'd like to do this on my own time. Therefore, I'd like you to get a letter of understanding from the powers that be that I can do this on my own time and sell it to the newspapers. And next day come back with a letter of understanding. And that's how it started. For there, I marketed to all the newspapers, I can in the state, I ended up getting picked up by 20 newspapers. But none of them were in Philadelphia or Pittsburgh, one of these papers now became a Pittsburgh paper. But that was long, many long years later. So I did that for a couple of years. But still, I got I had time. Oh, after that cartoon started, it took me two years to leave my state job, because I came out with books on it. And the books sold fantastically, which I printed myself, by the way. And so after two years, I forgot I could make this on my own. So now you emerge as one of the luckiest people in the world. Right? Exactly. Because now you're doing your passion. Right. And there are two passions that I detect. One is cartooning. And the other is these historic events that you pick up. And you can make come to life for people, right? As if you're there. And you could do this and figure out how to get paid for it without putting up with the bureaucracy of the state of Pennsylvania, or somewhere. Exactly. Great. All right. So now we know why you were dealing with the luckiest people in the world. So over the years, what are some of the best topics that you uncovered? You mentioned the haunted houses, but what are some of the other ones that you found fascinating that you were able to turn into comics so that everybody could understand they were idiot-proof? And we tell people something new? Right, right. Well, sometimes I try to tie them in with a current event. For example, January 6, last year, the raid on the US Capitol, I got an idea of a different type of a mass gathering in Washington, one of the first ones and that was the Bonus Army that took place in 1932. What the bonus was, was Congress passed an act in 1924. That gave a bonus to every soldier that served in World War One. And that bonus was going to be paid in 1946. So at the time, in the 1920s, people were making a living, it was a great time. And then the Depression hit. Now, half these veterans, several million of them are destitute, their farms are being repossessed by the banks. So Washington had to do something. We need that money now not 1946. So Wright Patman from Texas voted in favor of it, but no one went along with it. The House passed, the Senate wouldn't. So a couple of guys, one guy in particular in Oregon, decided to march on Washington. So how are they gonna get that had no money. So what they did was they hitchhiked or they hop on freight trains. And they got as far as and this made the news. So other veterans from the rest of the country said we're gonna do the same thing. So they started hitchhiking and train hopping, trying all converging on Washington, DC, eventually, 20,000 veterans showed up and waited for the pressured Congress to and they're very organized, by the way, since these are military. And we're gonna stay. The chief of police got them to stay in some of the abandoned buildings on Pennsylvania Avenue because PA Avenue was being rebuilt. So what it looks like today. So where do you find this stuff? I read a lot. Okay, read a whole lot. And by the way, I've been doing this long before the way hadn't Google and stuff like that. Okay, so give me another example. So that's something I didn't know. Okay. And I think I understand it. So give me something else. Well, I got I gotta tell you the kicker on the Bonus Army, okay. They Congress voted against it. And it was dead. So half the veterans left DC the other half stayed there. And most a lot of them settled in in camps, and Anacostia, which is across the Anacostia River, and, and several many 1000s were there and he built their own shacks. Some of them lived out of their own jalopy cars. And when they refused to leave, President Hoover gave the word to his Chief of Staff, General Douglas MacArthur to get rid of them, and General MacArthur along with his, Adjutant Major Dwight Eisenhower, when it's action, and they organize the two troops of squadrons of cavalry, and a one, two battalions of infantry to march down Pennsylvania Avenue and just kick everybody out. The infantry carried tear gas. The cavalry carried sabers. Commanding one of the squadrons was Captain George Patton. They eradicated everybody and he ended up burning all or setting fire to all the stuff at Anacostia. So it ended in a disaster. And when this hits the news, Franklin Roosevelt in his home in Hyde Park was the Democratic candidate for president that year. He just sat there told his aide, we don't have to campaign anymore. Wow, just lost it. Wow. So this is the core kind of story that you tried to tell in your publications. Is that right? Right, right. Okay. So, unfortunately, we're getting near the end of our time, and I want to hit something because you're kind of at the end of your publication experience. You told me you're going to retire. I don't believe that. But we'll assume that you're correct for the moment. What are you going to do and writing about your life and your history? And you I think you said that we're for events, you're gonna have to give us a short version here. But go ahead.  My editors asked me the question, are you gonna do a special goodbye, and I says, Look, I not only write history, but I've lived through force. I consider four significant events in American history. The first one, I was a senior at Pratt, I was given a freelance job to help this woman in her business. Her name was Melee Dufty, a renowned civil rights leader, who owned a booking company for burlesque acts in black burlesque theaters across the country. And she needed someone to work on her book, which is a page-by-page bio of each person, I had to do the lettering on it. So I can free her up so she can make phone calls all over the country to bus companies. And these bus companies were gonna meet at churches, black churches throughout the country, and carry people to Washington DC for the 1963 march on Washington. At one point, I asked her the dumbest question in my life. I said, Do you think you're gonna get many people to show up? She says you'll see. And that summer 1000s I think over a million people showed up to listen to Martin Luther King's I Have a Dream speech. Then during when I was in the Army active duty to participate in the Tet offensive of 1968. As a reservist in the army, I was activated to my company was activated that I commanded to take part in the rescue mission of from Agnes, the Agnes flood that day to Pennsylvania. And the last one was after the TMI accidents. I got a phone call from the public relations director of TMI. That's Three Mile Island Right Three Mile Island, the nuclear plants. And the what happened was the nuke the core of the one reactor virtually melted. And he called me and he says, are you comfortable with coming onto TMI? I said are you going to pay me? I'll be there. The job I had was to interpret engineer schematics, which I had experience in before, and making them into illustrations of these tools that they're going to use to break apart the core, and then pick up the pieces. I did maybe a dozen of these things. And they made a video out of it. And they never used the video because they've decided not to go into the core at all. So there's the fourth TMI accident.Ray Loewe19:21Okay, so amazing. Okay. And, you know, all I can say is welcome to the world of the luckiest people in the world. You're there, okay? We're going to have to do an encore to this because I just see the list of stories here. You can go on and on and on forever, probably. And I think the lesson that we hope people learn is, you know when you get frustrated in your career, you know, think find that key, find how you can use your passion and go off and become one of the luckiest people in the world. And, Patrick, thanks so much for being here. And Luke, sign us off and we'll see everybody next week. weekOutro  20:03thank you for listening to changing the rules. Join us next week for more conversation, our special guest, and to hear more from the luckiest guy in the world.

Tore Says Show
Mon 02 May: Crystal Clear - Real Science - Evil People - Zombie VAX - Frequency Rules - Ugly May - Staying Local

Tore Says Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2022 146:24


Connections, vibrations, crystals and systems of control. Let's talk real science. Don't tell people, show them. They are lying to protect power. Manipulation from idiots and clowns. The J6 setup was modeled on the 1932 Bonus Army. Super fires and protecting that one person. There are chess board pieces on the move. Brain crystals and controlling power was shown in Rwanda. Huh? Amazing powers in frequency, oscillation, piezzo pressure and molecular orientation. Let's get our minds together. We're all just tons and tons of atoms. What is the magic frequency? The destructive power of resonance. Tesla was right. Manipulating ideologies is easy but deprogramming isn't. The new flu, liquid crystals, project Milkyway, and the evil coming this month. President Trump speaks. NCSWIC which means the train has left the station. So, inspire your neighbors, protect your family, and concentrate on what's local. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tore Says Show
Fri 29 Apr: Consequences - Death Threats - Roll Ups - Bonafide Meaning - Fetal Cells - Mall Merlin - Our Future

Tore Says Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2022 136:42


The threats are becoming so real, you can feel embarrassed for ignoring them. God's armor shines under pressure. It's a war, with depression, psycho behavior, security personnel and long dark drives home. But now it's roll up time in the defense against demons. There's lots of self centered talk among the depressed. It's harassment to obfuscate. Red flags mean cords are cut. A true purpose is in service to others. Stupid people will beat you with it. Lying because someone lied to you. Religious fights happen in the military. Targeting Christians is real, ongoing and historical. The Bonus Army and their lost battle. It was military versus the military. The magic name Wexner and all that goes with it. CEO's, the letter agencies, honeypots and intel gathering. It's all a prelude for what is coming. We must define our future because our legacy will be our freedom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Beyond Reproach
S4 Ep42: Minisode 42: The Poor People's Campaign

Beyond Reproach

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 34:17


This minisode is a continuation of last week's episode, the Memphis Sanitation Workers Strike. STEPHANIE chats about MLK's Poor People's Campaign, the event that brought him to Memphis. ALSO MENTIONED: Care Bears,John Lewis, JFK's final memo, eyeholes, Zillow, hairless cat, John Birch Society, Burning Man, Operation Mongoose, Herstory on the Rocks podcast, Bayard Rustin, ERA, Bonus Army, LBJ's legacy, Joe Kennedy III, staying up in Joe Manchin's dumb ass, and the Kenndey curse = the FBI. For source information on each scandal and to peruse our online shop: SITE

Ghosts of Arlington Podcast
#10: Keeping Promises and Breaking Faith

Ghosts of Arlington Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2021 25:47 Transcription Available


We've got 1930s newsreel sound clips this week (Fancy!) which talk about the time the US Army attack US WWI veterans in Washington, DC on the order of the US president... true story. If you don't know about the Bonus Army in 1932, you need to hear it; not exactly the "support our troops" mentality of politicians today. Oh, and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier gets its permanent sarcophagus and epitaph 10 years after its initial dedication but the ceremony doesn't  go quites as planned.This week's Ghost of Arlington are:Civilian James Parks (Section 15E, Grave 2)Army Private First Class William Hushka (Section 18, Grave 2262)Army Private First Class Eric Carlson  (Section 18, Grave 5217)Also, a very special thanks to Mountain Up Cap Company for its continued help to spread the word about the podcast on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/MountainUpCapCompany Climb to Glory!For more information about the podcast visit: ·       The GoA website: https://www.ghostsofarlingtonpodcast.com    ·       Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ghostsofarlingtonpodcast·       Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArlingtonGhosts·       Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghostsofarlington/

The Muck Podcast
Episode 83: Hold My Beer | Bonus Army and 1904 Colorado Election Scandal

The Muck Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2021 61:16


Hillary and Tina cover the Bonus Army and the 1904 Colorado Election Scandal. For show notes and links to our sources, please click here (https://themuckpodcast.fireside.fm/articles/ep83notes).

Know Your Enemy
UNLOCKED: Why the New Deal Matters (w/ Eric Rauchway)

Know Your Enemy

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2021 64:09


In this unlocked bonus episode, Matt is joined by historian Eric Rauchway for a deep-dive into his new book, Why the New Deal Matters. It's Rauchway's latest effort to recover Franklin Delano Roosevelt as an anti-fascist political leader who sought to expand the meaning and practice of American democracy—that in a robust democracy, people don't just need enough to live on, but something to live for. Topics include: Herbert Hoover's and FDR's different responses to the Bonus Army's march on Washington; why Hoover is the true founding father of modern conservatism; how FDR understood the New Deal as more than just a pragmatic series of experiments; the importance to the New Deal of public art and projects like building libraries and theaters; why, despite its compromises with white supremacists in the Democratic Party, the New Deal continues to inspire; and more! Further Reading:Eric Rauchway, Why the New Deal Matters (Yale University Press, 2021)Eric Rauchway, Winter War: Hoover, Roosevelt, and the First Clash Over the New Deal (Basic  Books, 2018)Jamelle Bouie, "F.D.R. Didn't Just Save the Economy," New York Times, April 16, 2021...and don't forget to subscribe to Know Your Enemy on Patreon for access to all of our bonus episodes!

Know Your Enemy
TEASER: Why the New Deal Matters (w/ Eric Rauchway)

Know Your Enemy

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2021 2:55


Subscribe at https://www.patreon.com/knowyourenemy to hear this and all our bonus content.In this episode, Matt is joined by historian Eric Rauchway for a deep-dive into his new book, Why the New Deal Matters. It's Rauchway's latest effort to recover Franklin Delano Roosevelt as an anti-fascist political leader who sought to expand the meaning and practice of American democracy—that in a robust democracy, people don't just need enough to live on, but something to live for. Topics include: Herbert Hoover's and FDR's different responses to the Bonus Army's march on Washington; why Hoover is the true founding father of modern conservatism; how FDR understood the New Deal as more than just a pragmatic series of experiments; the importance to the New Deal of public art and projects like building libraries and theaters; why, despite its compromises with white supremacists in the Democratic Party, the New Deal continues to inspire; and more! 

Matt Uses His History Degree
Matt Uses His History Degree on the Bonus Army

Matt Uses His History Degree

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 125:54


Hi, after a few months I finally got another episode out.  This one is on the Bonus Army from the 1930's.  It runs 2 hours long, that's my bad, I had a lot to say.  Anyways, the main books I read for this are:  - The Bonus Army by Paul Dickson/Thomas B. Allen - Marching on Washington by Barber There's more but its mostly NYT articles, pdf's, memoirs from MacArthur, Eisenhower, etc. Thanks for listening if you did

Pickled Peppers Hop Talk
Bear In The Shit House Bites Woman's Ass!

Pickled Peppers Hop Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 32:50


T is solo dolo today. But that's okay! He's funny as hell!Cloning FerretsBear In OuthouseBeer Diet$2K To Sleep For 5 NightsMan Shits In Other People's CarsBBC Debuts Television ProgramGhandiCharles LindberghAmelia Earhart Japan & ChinaGreat DepressionBonus Army

Dimland Radio
Dimland Radio 1-16-21

Dimland Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2021 69:19


A second impeachment, GOP doesn't help, QAnon crazies, a Dimland Radio Pedantic Moment: QI claim, It's Not True: Kamala Harris quote, and the Bonus Army.The show notes for this week's Dimland Radio are at https://dimland.com/2021/01/17/dimland-radio-1-16-21-show-notes/

Why Are They So Angry?
Capitol Coup Chaos

Why Are They So Angry?

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2021 36:08


Americans have long looked to the First Amendment of the Constitution to protect their rights of freedom of speech, assembly, and to petition the government. Consequently, Washington D.C. has been the site of thousands of peaceful demonstrations and marches where Americans raised their voices in protest. On January 6, 2021, what cloaked itself as a peaceful demonstration devolved into an all-out attack on the government when pro-Trump rioters breached the U.S. Capitol Building and attempted, what some have called a coup d'etat. Join Dr. Carol François and her niece Kourtney Square, as they tell about an actual coup on American soil and put the events of January 6 in context through the lens of systemic racism. Want more---take our course Systemic Racism: See it, Say it, Confront it at www.whyaretheysoangry.com and find us anywhere at https://linktr.ee/WATSA Citations PBS Documentary: The March of the Bonus Army, https://youtu.be/mSC1lbfXfRQ “The lost history of an American coup d'etat,” ADRIENNE LAFRANCE AND VANN R. NEWKIRK II, The Atlantic, AUGUST 12, 2017. “Wilmington's Lie review: race, outrage and the roots of modern inequality,” Michael Henry Adams, The Guardian, Feb. 8, 2020. “When white supremacists overthrew a government,” https://youtu.be/LVQomlXMeek, Vox Wilmington's Lie : The Murderous Coup of 1898 and the Rise of White Supremacy, David Zucchino, Atlantic Monthly Press, 2020 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carol-francois/support

What's Shakin with Shaner
General Smedley Butler

What's Shakin with Shaner

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2020 61:20


Shakin Shaner explores the life and legacy of Major General Smedley Butler, AKA, Old Gimlet Eye, who received two Congressional Medals of Honor.  He dives into his life after the Marine Corps and touch on his participation in the March of the Bonus Army, the Business Plot and his book, "War is a Racket".  This is truly a great story about honorable service, giving back and standing up for veterans, derailing a plot against the American Government and being true to oneself.  A great way to celebrate Veterans Day.

Heat Death of the Universe
013 - WAR IS A RACKET!

Heat Death of the Universe

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2020 99:12


We glance into the fascinating and interlinked historical events of the Business Plot (to overthrow FDR's White House on behalf of a handful of wealthy industrialists), the Bonus Army's March upon Washington DC, and the figure of Major General Smedley Darlington Butler and his rallying cry against the profit motive as connected to warfare, in his book War is a Racket.General RecommendationsJD's Recommendation: Internet Archive: Classic PC GamesJNM's Recommendation: They Shall Not Grow OldFurther Reading, Viewing, ListeningReadWar is a Racket by Smedley Butler (PDF)The 1932 Bonus Army: Black and White Americans Unite in March on WashingtonThe Sad Tale of the Bonus MarchersViewExcerpt from The Corporation on "The Business Plot" and Smedley ButlerStuff They Don't Want You To Know - The Business PlotThe Bonus Army: An American Epic - A Presentation by the book's authorsListenSoldier Against Soldier: The Story of the Bonus ArmyWar is a Racket (Audiobook)Locationless LocationsEvery show-related link is corralled and available here.Heat Death of the Universe - @heatdeathpodJD Newland - @jdnewlandJoshua Nomen-Mutatio - @ImbalancingActPlease send all Letters of Derision, Indifference, Inquiry, Mild Elation, et cetera to: heatdeathoftheuniversepodcast@gmail.comOutro MusicBarry McGuire"Eve of Destruction"Eve of Destruction

Radio Diaries
March of the Bonus Army

Radio Diaries

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2020 16:20


In the summer of 1932, a group of World War I veterans in Portland, Oregon hopped a freight train and started riding the rails to Washington DC. They were demanding immediate payment of a cash bonus the government had promised them after the war – but delayed until 1945. More than 20,000 veterans and their families arrived in the nation’s capital. They established a tent city and vowed to stay until their demands were met. But, in a historic confrontation, General Douglas MacArthur’s Army troops routed the veterans and burned their camp to the ground. This is the story of the Bonus Army. See photos of the Bonus Army on our website. http://www.radiodiaries.org/march-of-the-bonus-army/

The Florida History Podcast
Episode 70: Labor Day 1935 Keys Hurricane tragedy

The Florida History Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 15:08


The 1935 Keys Hurricane is the strongest on record to ever hit the United States. It was a tragedy that saw hundreds of World War I veterans lose their lives. We discuss the Bonus Army protest, the eventual deployment of many of the veterans to Florida and the tragic events of September 1-2, 1935.

The Mind Renewed : Thinking Christianly in a New World Order
TMR 248 : Dr. J. Michael Bennett : Two Masters & Two Gospels (Part Two)

The Mind Renewed : Thinking Christianly in a New World Order

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2020 61:08


We are joined once again by J. Michael Bennett, PhD—a.k.a. "Dr Future" of the classic Future Quake radio show (2005-2012)—for Part Two of a conversation on his challenging book, "Two Masters and Two Gospels, Volume 1 : The Teaching of Jesus Vs. the “Leaven of the Pharisees” in Talk Radio and Cable News". In the first conversation we talked about the spiritual and political aspects of his book. In this second conversation Dr. Bennett shares with us some of the historical data supporting the arguments in his book, some of which are quite eye-opening. J. Michael Bennett holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering, and worked as a US Defense Department scientist, successful high-tech inventor and entrepreneur. For several years he produced the influential Future Quake show for local radio and the Internet, and his work has been profiled on PBS, CNN and Scientific American. He also served as an invited speaker on religion for a United Nations NGO. He and his wife reside in Nashville, and his books are featured at MikeBennettBooks.com. For show notes please visit https://themindrenewed.com

The Mind Renewed : Thinking Christianly in a New World Order
TMR 248 : Dr. J. Michael Bennett : Two Masters & Two Gospels (Part Two)

The Mind Renewed : Thinking Christianly in a New World Order

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2020 61:08


We are joined once again by J. Michael Bennett, PhD—a.k.a. "Dr Future" of the classic Future Quake radio show (2005-2012)—for Part Two of a conversation on his challenging book, "Two Masters and Two Gospels, Volume 1 : The Teaching of Jesus Vs. the “Leaven of the Pharisees” in Talk Radio and Cable News". In the first conversation we talked about the spiritual and political aspects of his book. In this second conversation Dr. Bennett shares with us some of the historical data supporting the arguments in his book, some of which are quite eye-opening. J. Michael Bennett holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering, and worked as a US Defense Department scientist, successful high-tech inventor and entrepreneur. For several years he produced the influential Future Quake show for local radio and the Internet, and his work has been profiled on PBS, CNN and Scientific American. He also served as an invited speaker on religion for a United Nations NGO. He and his wife reside in Nashville, and his books are featured at MikeBennettBooks.com. For show notes please visit https://themindrenewed.com

Fringe Radio Network
TMR 248 : Dr. J. Michael Bennett : Two Masters & Two Gospels (Part Two)

Fringe Radio Network

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2020 61:09


We are joined once again by J. Michael Bennett, PhD—a.k.a. "Dr Future" of the classic Future Quake radio show (2005-2012)—for Part Two of a conversation on his challenging book, "Two Masters and Two Gospels, Volume 1 : The Teaching of Jesus Vs. the “Leaven of the Pharisees” in Talk Radio and Cable News". In the first conversation we talked about the spiritual and political aspects of his book. In this second conversation Dr. Bennett shares with us some of the historical data supporting the arguments in his book, some of which are quite eye-opening. J. Michael Bennett holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering, and worked as a US Defense Department scientist, successful high-tech inventor and entrepreneur. For several years he produced the influential Future Quake show for local radio and the Internet, and his work has been profiled on PBS, CNN and Scientific American. He also served as an invited speaker on religion for a United Nations NGO. He and his wife reside in Nashville, and his books are featured at MikeBennettBooks.com. For show notes please visit https://themindrenewed.com

War College
The Robot Revolution Is Already Here

War College

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2020 61:53


This week we’re joined by P.W. Singer, co-author of Burn-In: A Novel of the Real Robotic Revolution.The future is here, it's just not evenly distributed.Stray thoughts on the Bonus Army.The future of policing might be AI and that’s terrifying.Domestic terrorism is about to get even weirder than it already is.War has already changed.You can listen to War College on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or follow our RSS directly. Our website is warcollegepodcast.com. You can reach us on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/warcollegepodcast/; and on Twitter: @War_College. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Statist Quo
The Bonus Army

The Statist Quo

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2019 83:36


In observance of Veterans Day 2019, we thought we'd tell some veteran's stories. But not the usual tales of courage under and the “allure of battle”. Instead, we wanted to share a veteran story that never gets told:  The events surrounding the Bonus Army. In 1932, in the depths of the greatest economic catastrophe in the modern era (caused by the Federal Reserve), a group of World War I veterans marched on DC to claim early the cash bonuses they had been promised by Congress for their wartime service. Not only does this tale not get told enough, but even the history of the age surrounding it is distorted by mainstream media and the approved court historians of the Regime. So this is our humble attempt to set the record straight, and to tell the story of the Bonus Expeditionary Force, and their harsh treatment at the hands of “A Grateful Nation”.  At the end of the day, two veterans were killed along with an infant child. A total on 1,107 veterans were injured, mostly by arsenic-based tear gas, and sixty-eight cops also were injured in an attempt to break up the peaceful protest by violent means. The military, commanded by Chief of Staff Gen. Douglas McArthur, Majors George S. Patton and Bradley ultimately broke up the protest and burned the veterans temporary camp. A couple of the biggest names of World War 2, worshipped by many to this day, turned the sword on their fellow veterans...a tale that continues to repeat itself to this day. You either die a hero, or live long enough to see yourself become the villain...https://duckduckgo.com/?q=treaty+of+versailles+mises+institute&t=iphone&ia=webhttps://mises.org/wire/treaty-versailles-—-100-years-laterFacebookTwitterWebsite

Radio Diaries
The Bonus Army

Radio Diaries

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2019 16:20


In 1932, 20,000 WWI veterans set up a tent city in Washington. They called themselves the Bonus Army. See photos of the Bonus Army here: http://www.radiodiaries.org/march-of-the-bonus-army/

American History Tellers
The Great Depression - Brother, Can You Spare a Dime | 2

American History Tellers

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2019 39:51


Factories have shut down, banks have failed, and millions are out of work. As the Depression worsens, public opinion sours toward President Hoover.Hoover’s allies attempt to counter criticism of the President by galvanizing anti-foreigner attitudes. They devise a scheme to frighten immigrants from Mexico and other countries with the specter of mass immigration raids in the hopes they’ll leave the country on their own, as hundreds of thousands do.Meanwhile, an unemployed cannery worker from Portland, Oregon leads tens of thousands of World War I veterans on a march to Washington, D.C., to demand payment of wartime bonuses. A deadly showdown looms as this “Bonus Army” wears out its welcome in the capital.Support us by supporting our sponsors!

Cutting Class
50- The Bonus Army Catastrophe

Cutting Class

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2018 54:15


If you haven’t heard of the fantastic Bonus Army then you have to check out this episode! This story holds a star-studded cast of American characters. It’s a story of honor, horror, and holdouts. It’s 1932 and the Great Depression has struck. A horde of WWI veterans will descend on Washington to demand pay they … 50- The Bonus Army CatastropheRead More »

Lions Led By Donkeys Podcast
episode 8 - The Bonus Army

Lions Led By Donkeys Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2018 67:51


On this episode we talk about the Bonus Army! A rag tag Army of unarmed WW1 veterans to marched on DC to demand the money they were owed. If you think the government has a level headed reaction to this you must be new to our show. Joe gets emotional and goes on a communist rant while Nick fails in his attempts to reel him back to reality. Follow the Podcast on Twitter @lions_by Follow Joe on Twitter @jkass99 Follow Nick on Twitter @nickcasm1

Sermons from Ankeny UCC
Changing Ourselves to Change the World

Sermons from Ankeny UCC

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2017 20:00


Amos says God wants justice to roll down and righteousness to flow. How do we look at ourselves and see the injustice we cooperate in?

Witness History
The Bonus Army

Witness History

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2017 9:32


In the summer of 1932, tens of thousands of American First World War veterans marched on Washington DC to demand the bonus they'd been promised by the government for their part in the war. It was the height of the Great Depression and many were unemployed and hungry. They called themselves the Bonus Army. Louise Hidalgo talks to author Paul Dickson about their story.Photograph: Bonus Army marchers stage a mass vigil on the steps of the Capitol building in Washington while the Senate debates their case (Copyright: Getty Archive)

Witness History: Witness Archive 2017

In the summer of 1932, tens of thousands of American First World War veterans marched on Washington DC to demand the bonus they'd been promised by the government for their part in the war. It was the height of the Great Depression and many were unemployed and hungry. They called themselves the Bonus Army. Louise Hidalgo talks to author Paul Dickson about their story. Photograph: Bonus Army marchers stage a mass vigil on the steps of the Capitol building in Washington while the Senate debates their case (Copyright: Getty Archive)

Public Access America
Big Picture The Douglas MacArthur Story

Public Access America

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2016 31:17


jBig Picture: The Douglas MacArthur Story Video Link https://youtu.be/CGSrB46Yrfo Douglas MacArthur (26 January 1880 – 5 April 1964) was an American five-star general and field marshal of the Philippine Army. He was Chief of Staff of the United States Army during the 1930s and played a prominent role in the Pacific theater during World War II. He received the Medal of Honor for his service in the Philippines Campaign, which made him and his father Arthur MacArthur, Jr., the first father and son to be awarded the medal. He was one of only five men ever to rise to the rank of General of the Army in the US Army, and the only man ever to become a field marshal in the Philippine Army. Raised in a military family in the American Old West, MacArthur was valedictorian at the West Texas Military Academy, and First Captain at the United States Military Academy at West Point, where he graduated top of the class of 1903. During the 1914 United States occupation of Veracruz, he conducted a reconnaissance mission, for which he was nominated for the Medal of Honor. In 1917, he was promoted from major to colonel and became chief of staff of the 42nd (Rainbow) Division. In the fighting on the Western Front during World War I, he rose to the rank of brigadier general, was again nominated for a Medal of Honor, and was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross twice and the Silver Star seven times. From 1919 to 1922, MacArthur served as Superintendent of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, where he attempted a series of reforms. His next assignment was in the Philippines, where in 1924 he was instrumental in quelling the Philippine Scout Mutiny. In 1925, he became the Army's youngest major general. He served on the court martial of Brigadier General Billy Mitchell and was president of the American Olympic Committee during the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam. In 1930, he became Chief of Staff of the United States Army. As such, he was involved in the expulsion of the Bonus Army protesters from Washington, D.C. in 1932, and the establishment and organization of the Civilian Conservation Corps. He retired from the US Army in 1937 to become Military Advisor to the Commonwealth Government of the Philippines. MacArthur was recalled to active duty in 1941 as commander of United States Army Forces in the Far East. A series of disasters followed, starting with the destruction of his air forces on 8 December 1941, and the invasion of the Philippines by the Japanese. MacArthur's forces were soon compelled to withdraw to Bataan, where they held out until May 1942. In March 1942, MacArthur, his family and his staff left nearby Corregidor Island in PT boats and escaped to Australia, where MacArthur became Supreme Commander, Southwest Pacific Area. For his defense of the Philippines, MacArthur was awarded the Medal of Honor. After more than two years of fighting in the Pacific, he fulfilled a promise to return to the Philippines. He officially accepted Japan's surrender on 2 September 1945, aboard the USS Missouri anchored in Tokyo Bay, and oversaw the occupation of Japan from 1945 to 1951. As the effective ruler of Japan, he oversaw sweeping economic, political and social changes. He led the United Nations Command in the Korean War until he was removed from command by President Harry S. Truman on 11 April 1951. He later became Chairman of the Board of Remington Rand. Information Link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas... DVD Copied by Timothy Vollmer. A filmed biography of General of the Army Douglas MacArthur. Producer National Archives and Records Administration Language English Credits Uploaded by Public.Resource.Org National Archives and Records Administration ARC Identifier 2569682 / Local Identifier 111-TV-416 Source Link https://archive.org/details/gov.archi... Copyright Link https://creativecommons.org/publicdom...

Hoax Busters: Conspiracy or just Theory?
Uploaded Call: John Adams Afternoon Commute,Feb 3rd, 2015

Hoax Busters: Conspiracy or just Theory?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2015


Haze in the Mountains, Western Civilization and the White Man, Racial Assimilation into Civilization, Jack T. Ripper, Benjamin Franklin, Liberty and Security,Johnny Guitar, Peter Wright novel "Spycatcher", Phony Cold War, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Liar Liar,Perception Management and the "Law", United States vs. Constantine,Cops and Soldiers,Bonus Army, Ludlow Massacre, Eisenhower's Military Industrial Complex Speech, Koch Brothers, Radical Right, Libertarianism, Council for National Policy, Scofield Bible, Premillennialism, Terrorstorm, Howard Zinn, Noam Chomsky, None Dare Call it Treason. Selected Reading: Stereotyping on Television by Theodor W. Adorno Commute Music: Troublant Bolero by Bireli Lagrene

The Avid Reader Show
Johanna Skibsrud author of Quartet for the End of Time

The Avid Reader Show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2014 49:45


Inspired by and structured around the chamber piece of the same title by the French composer Olivier Messiaen, Quartet for the End of Time is a mesmerizing story of four lives irrevocably linked in a single act of betrayal. The novel takes us on an unforgettable journey beginning during the 1930s Bonus Army riots, when World War I veteran Arthur Sinclair is falsely accused of conspiracy and then disappears. His absence will haunt his son, Douglas, as well as Alden and Sutton Kelly, the children of a powerful U.S. congressman, as they experience—each in different ways—the dynamic political social changes that took place leading up to and during World War II. The Avid Reader show airs Monday's at 5PM EST on WCHE AM 1520. The show is sponsored by Wellington Square Bookshop in Chester County, PA. Please visit our website at www.wellingtonsquarebooks.com

SModCoSMorningShow
SModCo SMorning Show 24: Thursday, October 27, 2011

SModCoSMorningShow

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2014 113:12


Dan and Marty from Nooner discuss the Occupy movements, the Bonus Army riots, and Bitcoins, and are joined by writer Diane Ruggiero to talk body function mishaps, haunted house etiquette, and scary movies.

Best of the Left - Leftist Perspectives on Progressive Politics, News, Culture, Economics and Democracy
(2011/11/08) The whole world is, in fact, watching and taking part (Occupy Wall St. Part 5)

Best of the Left - Leftist Perspectives on Progressive Politics, News, Culture, Economics and Democracy

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2011 71:48


Edition #546 The world is, in fact, watching and taking part Visit BestOfTheLeft.com to share your favorite clips with your social networks! Join the virtuous cycle! Act 1: Thanks for Nothin' - Mark Fiore Air Date 10-27-11 Song 1: Looking through you - The Wallflowers Act 2: Erroneous reporting on the Occupation - Counterspin Air Date: 10-27-11 Song 2: Down the line - José González Act 3: Prophetic article calling for the occupation Part 1 - Majority Report 10-25-11 Song 3: Generation - Emerson Hart Act 4: Why Don't The Occupy Protesters Stop Whining, Just Work Hard - Lee Camp Air Date: 10-28-11 Song 4: Have you had enough? - Rickie Lee Jones & The Squirrel Nut Zippers Act 5: Prophetic article calling for the occupation Part 2 - Majority Report 10-25-11 Song 5: I can help - Billy Swan Act 6: Comparing the Occupation to the Bonus Army encampment - Rachel Maddow Air Date: 10-26-11 Song 6: Down the drain - Will Dailey Act 7: Protest update and thoughts on tear gas - The Bugle Air Date: 11-3-11 Song 7: Touch of grey - Grateful Dead Act 8: Poll Americans Distrust Government - Young Turks Air Date: 10-26-11 Song 8: I didn't fuck it up - Katie Goodman Act 9: Missing Howard Zinn, Oracle of OWS - The Progressive Air Date: 10-31-11 Song 9: Back to life - Soul II Soul Act 10: Shockupy Wall Street Fad - Colbert Report Air Date: 10-27-11 Song 10: Ave Maria (Pavarotti / O'Riordan) - The Cranberries Act 11: The world is, in fact, watching the Oakland Occupation - Matthew Filipowicz Air Date: 10-27-11 Voicemails: Call to action: go visit an occupation and bring food and water - Todd from LA Disappointment in election results and education system in Colorado - Dominic from Castle Rock, Colorado Request for a union episode - Colin from Cleveland, OH Occupy protests hitting on emotions and logic to take down the system - John from Tulsa, OK Voicemail Music:  Loud Pipes - Ratatat Final Comments on the irrelevance of other news Bonus iPhone/iPod Touch App Content: Parks & Demostrations - Oakland Riot - Daily Show Air Date: 10-26-11 Produced by: Jay! Tomlinson Thanks for listening! Visit us at BestOfTheLeft.com Check out the BotL iOS/Android App in the App Stores! Follow at Twitter.com/BestOfTheLeft Like at Facebook.com/BestOfTheLeft Contact me directly at Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com Review the show on iTunes!

SModCoSMorningShow
#24: Thursday, October 27, 2011 - SModCo SMorning Show

SModCoSMorningShow

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2011 113:12


Dan and Marty from Nooner discuss the Occupy movements, the Bonus Army riots, and Bitcoins, and are joined by writer Diane Ruggiero to talk body function mishaps, haunted house etiquette, and scary movies.

Military History Podcast
MacArthur - American Caesar (1)

Military History Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2007 11:51


Douglas MacArthur was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, in 1880.  He was the grandson of a former governor of Wisconsin, and the son of a medal-of-honor-winning military governor of the Philippines.  He attended West Point and graduated first in his class.  After a brief stint as an aide to his father, he became the chief of staff of the 42nd Rainbow Infantry Division in France during WWI.  He led the division through the Meuse-Argonne Offensive and the Battle of St. Mihiel.  During the war, he developed a bad relationship with General Pershing.After the war, he became the superintendent of West Point.  Then, he was charged with breaking up the Bonus Army, which had gathered in Washington DC to protest Hoover's treatment of them.  After that, he became the head of FDR's Civilian Conservation Corps.  Then, he became US Army Forces Commander in the Far East and was stationed in the Philippines.  When WWII rolled around for the United States, he led the failed defense of the Philippines.  Although he did not do the best job, he was awarded the Medal of Honor.  In March 1942, he was instructed to go to Australia to become Supreme Allied Commander of the Southwest Pacific Area.  He famously yelled "I shall return" as he sailed away.MacArthur's actions during WWII and the Korean War will be in the next episode.For more information, read:Armchair General (November 2005): Douglas MacArthurThe Guinness Book of Military Blunders by Geoffrey ReganThe Oxford Book of Military Anecdotes by Max HastingsThe Pacific War Companion by Daniel MarstonReader's Digest Illustrated History of WWIIThe Dictionary of Battles by David Chandlerhttp://ww2db.com/person_bio.php?person_id=3&list=Groundhttp://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/douglasmacarthurfarewelladdress.htmMilitary History Podcast is sponsored by Armchair General Magazine