America's "Hunger Marchers" (1932)

Описание: Full title reads: "Washington. America's 'Hunger Marchers' - 'invade' the Capital to lay their claims before newly opened Congress."



Washington D.C., United States of America.



Men on the National Hunger March walk - with a police escort - through Washington. Crowds watch them from the sidewalks, The Capitol building is visible in the background. A band leads the marchers on their way.



Closer shots of some of the marchers. Some carry banners - among them are some which reads: "We demand Stop discrimination against Negro and foreign born workers in Relief Distribution", and "We are demanding Shelter for the homeless."



More shots of the march - crowds are watching them as they pass. Other banners read: "$50 winter relief for Unemployed", "We represent the Starving Masses of New York State".



(Natural sound track only - No commentary)
FILM ID:691.1

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