One of the major veteran's group that was active in politics after 1865 was the Grand Army of the Republic. Because of its lobby, veterans homes were created. This eventually led to the creation of the Veterans Administration.
The GAR, Grand Army of the Republic
GAR (Grand Army of the Republic) was the US veteran's group in those days. These were Union Civil War veterans (US Army/US Navy/US Marine; aka Federal or Yankees).
it was founded on 12/24/1865 in Pulaski, Tennessee, a group of Confederate veterans convenes to form a secret society that they christen the "Ku Klux Klan."
The address of the Daughters Of Union Veterans Of The Civil War 1861-1865 is: 524 Front, Potter, NE 69156
The address of the Daughters Of Union Veterans Of The Civil War 1861 1865 is: 132 Arlington Ave, Manitowoc, WI 54220
The address of the Daughters Of Union Veterans Of The Civil War 1861-1865 is: 2263 Se Augusta Drive, Aloha, OR 97006
The address of the Daughters Of The Union Veterans Of The Civil War 1861-1865 is: 2148 Horseshoe Ln, Delavan, WI 53115-3866
The address of the Daughters Of Union Veterans Of The Civil War 1861-1865 is: 229 Leslie Street, Lansing, MI 48912-2720
The address of the Daughters Of Union Veterans Of The Civil War 1861-1865 is: Po Box 23, Dacono, CO 80514-0023
The address of the Daughters Of Union Veterans Of The Civil War 1861-1865 is: 143 Sara Lane, Cochranton, PA 16314-1731
The address of the Daughters Of Union Veterans Of The Civil War 1861 1865 is: 13606 Ridge Rock Dr, Chantilly, VA 20151-2486
The address of the Daughters Of Union Veterans Of The Civil War 1861-1865 is: 114 School Street W, Stillwater, MN 55082-4075