On May 17, 1936, a motley crew of nearly 50 militant supporters of the Townsend 200 program rode into Washington, D.C. on a 3,000-mile automobile trip from Los Angeles. The group, fueled by a zealous dedication to their cause, sought to make a bold display of force before the House Committee investigating old-age pension schemes. As they arrived in the nation’s capital, they were met with a congressional delegation of four, including Representative Tolan, a Democrat from California and a member of the investigating committee.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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