The Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) was a significant fraternal organization of Union veterans formed after the American Civil War, advocating for veterans’ rights and influencing American politics.
Links to Various G.A.R. sites:
Grand Army of the Republic Civil War Museum & Archive https://garmuslib.org/
Grand Army of the Republic and Kindred Societies: A Guide to Resources in the General Collections of the Library of Congress https://guides.loc.gov/grand-army-of-the-republic
Wikipedia Grand Army of the Republic https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Army_of_the_Republic
| Annual National Encampment Medals | Annual State Encampment Medals | G.A.R. Swords |
| Postcards | Pictures | Various other items |