"Investigates the ground-breaking role American women played in commemorating those who served and sacrificed in World War I"-- Provided by publisher.

Carry on : the Women's Overseas Service League and veteranist commemorations -- Service inscribed in stone : compromise at the American Red Cross's Memorial Building to Women of the World War -- Commemoration through rehabilitation : the World War Reconstruction Aides Association -- "Let us take up the torch individually and collectively" : the American War Mothers and veteranist commemorations -- "A great and living monument" : the Gold Star Pilgrimages as veteranist memorials -- Conclusion: Beyond the Great War.