The March
Title
The March
Creator
Sheridan, Jim
Subject
Great Depression
Bonus Army
Unemployment—United States
Economic hardship—1930s
Government response—United States
Bonus Army
Unemployment—United States
Economic hardship—1930s
Government response—United States
Description
This firsthand account by Jim Sheridan describes his experience traveling with Bonus Army marchers during the Great Depression. Sheridan recounts unemployment, poverty, and the challenges faced by veterans seeking early payment of promised bonuses. The narrative also highlights interactions with federal authorities and reflects broader tensions between citizens and the government during the economic crisis.
Published in Hard Times: An Oral History of the Great Depression
Published in Hard Times: An Oral History of the Great Depression
Publisher
Pantheon Books
Contributor
Terkel, Studs (interviewer/editor)
Date
1970
Type
text
Format
Print (book chapter/interview transcript); available as PDF
Identifier
Hard Times: An Oral History of the Great Depression, pp. 13–16
Source
Sheridan, Jim. “The March.” Hard Times: An Oral History of the Great Depression, by Studs Terkel, Pantheon Books, 1970, pp. 13–16.
Language
English
Relation
Part of Hard Times: An Oral History of the Great Depression
Coverage
1930s United States
Rights
Copyright held by publisher
Files
Collection
Citation
Sheridan, Jim, “The March,” Santa Clara University Digital Exhibits, accessed June 20, 2026, https://dh.scu.edu/exhibits/items/show/5781.
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