Beyond 1890: Rethinking the Grand Army of the Republic - Jonathan D. Neu Our Onward March: The Grand Army of the Republic in the Progressive Era. New York: Fordham University Press, 2025. 288 pp. 125. 00 (cloth), ISBN 9781531509002; 35. 00 (paper). ISBN 9781531509019.

Key Points

• This work aims to analyze the role of the Grand Army of the Republic beyond 1890, focusing on its significance during the Progressive Era.
• Historical analysis of documents and records related to the Grand Army of the Republic.
• Examination of the societal context and implications surrounding veteran groups in that era.
• Comparative analysis with other historical accounts of the Progressive Era.
• Reveals a more complex view of the Grand Army of the Republic's influence on American society.
• Highlights the evolving identity and activities of veterans during the Progressive Era.
• Suggests that the organization played a pivotal role in shaping public policies related to veterans.

Abstract