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Divided Authority Challenges Glassford at Capitol
A detailed account by Brig. Gen. Pelham D. Glassford outlines the battle over Capitol grounds during the Bonus March era. He describes tensions between the Capitol Police Board, the metropolitan police, and federal authorities, including Marines and National Guard, as well as President Hoover’s cautious stance and efforts to avoid violence while restoring order amid protests and radical banners.
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Pelham D
Glassford
Dialeet
Calumbul
Universal Service
Washington
Capitol
Bach
Capitol Steps
Patman
Texas
Bank of Mississippi
Keller
Tlinots
Rapitel Polio Board
At-Arne
Senate
David Barry
Armin
Kenneth Romney
David Lynn
J. Gaugh
Metropolitan
B. BE
Roy Robertson
California
Tacy
Congress
House
Capito Police Board
Robertson
Merry
GBEF
BELF
Charles Curtis
Capitol Police Board
Stephens
Admiral Butler
Admirel Butler
General Miles
Curtis
Admiral Buber
Gurbis
Bingham
Ile
Hiam Bingham
Irepredent
Hoover
Tromb
Wic
Capitol Grounds
BH. F. F
Waters
Gray Tate