Walter Waters

                                                                   Walter Waters

At the end of World War I a Bonus Army of World War I veterans converged on Washington.  They came from all over America seeking their wages.  Textbooks usually mention this event, however, the complete story of the march and events prior to it are usually overlooked.  I encourage social studies teachers to read about the emotional roller coaster that was the Bonus Army March.  It begins with a caravan of hope and ends with a melee.

Walter W. Waters was an inspirational American hero.  In the face of complete defeat, Waters shouted to the crowd: "Sing America!"  Walter W. Waters should be in every textbook!