Other than the Post Office, what grew into the largest and most important federal office during the Gilded Age?
Social Studies · High School · Mon Jan 18 2021
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During the Gilded Age (late 19th century), one of the federal offices that grew into the largest and most important, aside from the Post Office, was the Pension Bureau. The Pension Bureau, under the Department of the Interior, played a significant role in administering pensions for Union veterans of the Civil War. As the number of veterans increased, the Pension Bureau's responsibilities expanded, and it became a major federal agency during this period. The administration of pensions was a key issue in American politics during the Gilded Age, and the Pension Bureau's functions were crucial in addressing the needs of Civil War veterans.