Watch out pols if you give vets the short end of the stick

WWI vets got the short end of the stick in the Great Depression. This was their answer.

Think we need to take better care of our veterans now? Check out what happened in…

www.upworthy.com|By Brandon Weber

Politicians risk a lot when they treat veterans with callousness — and worse.

When unemployment benefits, food stamps, or other programs that help veterans are slashed, there are ramifications. And when deplorable conditions at VA hospitals are brought to light, it casts a shadow on whatever administration is in power at the time.

Soon after his election in 1932, FDR established the Civilian Conservation Corps, which created jobs for 25,000 veterans and other Americans. Similarly, when a smaller Bonus Army went to D.C. a year later, rather than send troops, he sent Eleanor to meet with them.