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Post-War, many soldiers joined organizations such as the Grand Army of the Republic and attended reunions. Some reunions were at the battlefields themselves, particularly if they were unveiling a monument dedicated to their regiment or it was a special anniversary. This was a way for them to reconnect with fellow soldiers and friends who had a shared experience likely no one else could truly understand. These actions showed their solidarity and patriotism for a country many had sacrificed so much for. |