Inheriting and carrying forward the great spirit of the Long March is an inevitable requirement and an important approach of forging a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation in the new era.An understanding of the laws of historical materialism forms the practical foundation for forging a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation through the great spirit of the Long March.The great spirit of the Long March and the forging of a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation share identical value subjects,homologous value cornerstones,and isomorphic value goals.Through political cohesion,economic correlation,cultural integration,and shared destiny responsibility,they connect history and reality.To forge a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation with the great spirit of the Long March,we should deepen historical memory of the Long March,innovate the discursive narratives of the Long March,activate the edifying influence of Long March rituals,and couple regional coordinated development with the cause of ethnic unity and progress.This transforms the spiritual wealth of history into a powerful driving force for continuously forging a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation,providing solid academic support and profound historical enlightenment for gathering the great strength of national rejuvenation.