Federal Military Pensions in the United States (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781019394106)

This book provides a comprehensive history of the evolution of the federal military pension system in the United States. Starting from the earliest pension legislation passed by Congress in the late 18th century, the book traces the growth and development of the pension system, up to its modern-day form. Along the way, the author highlights the political, social, and economic factors that influenced the system's evolution, as well as some of the human stories of the brave men and women who benefited from it.

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