The Grand Army of the Republic

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Five of the seven US presidents to serve between 1869 and 1901 were veterans of the Civil War, and all were members of one of the most powerful lobbying organizations in the history of the republic.

Oct 24, 2025 | 19:44 | Lance Geiger

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