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Ulysses S. Grant | The White House

Grant led the Union Armies to victory over the Confederacy in the American Civil War. As an American hero, Grant was later elected the 18th President of the ...

10 fascinating facts about President Ulysses Grant

Grant was the top commander for the Union side at the end of the Civil War and became the 18th President after Andrew Johnson's disastrous term.

Ulysses S. Grant | Biography, Presidency, & History - Britannica

Ulysses S. Grant was an American general, Union army commander during the late years of the American Civil War, and 18th president of the ...

A Brief Life of Ulysses S. Grant

When he completed his term in office, Grant became the first American president to make a world tour, being received by enthusiastic crowds and world leaders ...

10 Things You May Not Know About Ulysses S. Grant | HISTORY

1. The 'S' in Grant's name didn't stand for anything. · 2. He was notoriously unlucky in business. · 3. Grant won the first major Union victory of ...

Ulysses S. Grant - Miller Center

As a two-term President, he is typically dismissed as weak and ineffective; historians have often ranked Grant's presidency near the bottom in American history.

Ulysses S. Grant | American Experience | Official Site - PBS

In 1839 Jesse sent the boy to the United States Military Academy at West Point, ignoring the fact that the small, skinny 17-year-old did not want to go. Upon ...

Ulysses S. Grant - White House Historical Association

President Grant sent federal troops to the South to enforce civil rights legislation and protect African Americans from civil and political violence. With the ...

Ulysses S. Grant | American Battlefield Trust

Born Hiram Ulysses Grant, in Point Pleasant, Ohio, the future General-in-Chief's name was changed due to a clerical error during his first days at the United ...

Ulysses S. Grant (U.S. National Park Service)

Ulysses S. Grant ; Significance: Civil War General (Union) and 18th President of the United States ; Place of Birth: Point Pleasant, Ohio ; Date of ...

Ulysses S. Grant Facts | Britannica

Ulysses S. Grant was an American general, Union army commander during the late years of the American Civil War, and 18th president of the United States.

Ulysses S. Grant: Life in Brief - Miller Center

As a two-term President, he is typically dismissed as weak and ineffective; historians have often ranked Grant's presidency near the bottom in American history.

Ulysses S. Grant - National Museum of the United States Army

Born on April 27, 1822 to Jesse and Hannah Grant, the future president grew up in Point Pleasant, Ohio. They named him Hiram Ulysses Grant. He disliked working ...

Ulysses S. Grant Facts - Potters Wax Museum

Interesting Facts About Ulysses S. Grant ... Grant's real name is Hiram Ulysses Grant. Due to a clerical error in his acceptance to West Point, Grant held the ...

Fast Facts on President Ulysses Grant - YouTube

A quick look with some fast facts on the 198h President of the United States, Ulysses S. Grant.

Ulysses S. Grant - Wikipedia

Ulysses S. Grant was the 18th president of the United States, serving from 1869 to 1877. As commanding general, Grant led the Union Army to victory in the ...

Ulysses S. Grant Information Center: Home

Fast Facts About Ulysses S. Grant · Born: April 27, 1822, Point Pleasant, Ohio · Parents: Jesse Root Grant (1794-1873) and Hannah Simpson Grant ( ...

Ulysses S. Grant ‑ Civil War, Facts & Quotes

Ulysses Grant (1822-1885) commanded the victorious Union army during the American Civil War (1861-1865) and served as the 18th US president from 1869 to 1877.

Ulysses S. Grant | Biography, Facts & Political Party - Study.com

Ulysses S. Grant was the 18th President of the United States of America. Even before his ascent to the oval office, Grant played a vital role in US History.

10 Facts About Ulysses S. Grant - History Hit

10 Facts About Ulysses S. Grant · 1. His name was picked out of a hat · 2. He was especially gifted with horses · 3. Grant was an accomplished ...