Ulysses S. Grant - Wikipedia
WebUlysses S. Grant (born Hiram Ulysses Grant; [b] April 27, 1822 – July 23, 1885) was an American military officer and politician who served as the 18th president of the United States from 1869 to 1877. As commanding general, Grant led the Union Army to victory in the American Civil War in 1865 and briefly served as U.S. secretary of war.
Ulysses S. Grant - Civil War, Facts & Quotes - HISTORY
WebOct 29, 2009 · Ulysses Grant (1822-1885) commanded the victorious Union army during the American Civil War (1861-1865) and served as the 18th U.S. president from 1869 to 1877. An Ohio native, Grant graduated...
Ulysses S. Grant | Biography, Presidency, & History | Britannica
WebApr 23, 2024 · Ulysses S. Grant (born April 27, 1822, Point Pleasant, Ohio, U.S.—died July 23, 1885, Mount McGregor, New York) was a U.S. general, commander of the Union armies during the late years (1864–65) of the American Civil War, and the 18th president of the United States (1869–77).
Ulysses S. Grant - Civil War, Facts & Quotes - Biography
WebMay 12, 2021 · Ulysses S. Grant served as U.S. general and commander of the Union armies during the late years of the American Civil War, later becoming the 18th U.S. president. By Biography.com Editors...
Ulysses S. Grant | The White House
WebUlysses S. Grant | The White House. The biography for President Grant and past presidents is courtesy of the White House Historical Association. In 1865, as commanding general, Ulysses S....
10 Things You May Not Know About Ulysses S. Grant - HISTORY
WebJul 23, 2015 · Home. Topics. U.S. Presidents. 10 Things You May Not Know About Ulysses S. Grant. One of the most influential Americans of the 19th century, Grant led the Union Army to victory during the...
Presidency of Ulysses S. Grant - Wikipedia
WebThe presidency of Ulysses S. Grant began on March 4, 1869, when Ulysses S. Grant was inaugurated as the 18th president of the United States, and ended on March 4, 1877. The Reconstruction era took place during Grant's two terms of office. The Ku Klux Klan caused widespread violence throughout the South against African Americans.
Ulysses S. Grant | American Battlefield Trust
WebIn 1868, running against Johnson, Ulysses S. Grant was elected eighteenth President of the United States. Unfortunately, though apparently innocent of graft himself, Grant’s administration was riddled with corruption, and scandal. For two years following his second term in office, Grant made a triumphal tour of the world.
A Brief Life of Ulysses S. Grant | Ulysses S. Grant Presidential …
WebUlysses Grant was immensely popular during his lifetime, but, for a time, was considered a butcher general and a corrupt president. He was regularly ranked at the bottom of all American presidents. He is today considered one of the most significant people in …
Ulysses S. Grant - White House Historical Association
WebUlysses S. Grant - White House Historical Association. On April 27, 1822, Ulysses S. Grant was born in Point Pleasant, Ohio. Grant’s father, Jesse, was a tanner and an abolitionist. Grant received an education from several private schools and later attended the United States Military Academy at West Point.
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