The veterans marched on Washington D.C., setting up camps in order to protest against the administration of President Herbert Hoover.

By the 1980's, fewer than 2,000 veterans were marching in the parades.

Graying now and less firm of step with the passing years, the veterans marched recently through this Amazon city.

In northern New York State, 10,000 British veterans marched south until a decisive defeat at the Battle of Plattsburgh forced them back to Canada.

Vincent McGowan, vice commander of the legion, said 1,000 veterans from 12 units had marched, three of them World War I soldiers.

When 142 veterans, dignified in their slow gait, marched past, even royalty and presidents stood to applaud.

Some veterans march in parades and wear old uniforms well past the bursting point.

Impoverished veterans marched in the streets demanding jobs, the nationalization of industries, and compensation for their military service.

The veterans marched in the parade, their chests covered in medals.

The veterans marched proudly in the parade to the applause of the spectators.