Ulysses S. Grant - Wikipedia
WEBUlysses S. Grant (born Hiram Ulysses Grant; 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.
Ulysses S. Grant | Biography, Presidency, & History | Britannica
WEB5 days ago · 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 - 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.
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.
Ulysses S. Grant | The White House
WEBIn 1865, as commanding general, Ulysses S. 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...
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 …
Ulysses S. Grant, Civil War General, 18th President, Biography
WEBFeb 21, 2024 · Ulysses S. Grant was the 18th President of the United States, serving two terms from 1869 to 1877. He was a Union general during the American Civil War and was known for his success in leading the North to victory.
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WEBUlysses S. Grant. "Although a soldier by profession, I have never felt any sort of fondness for war, and I have never advocated it, except as a means of peace." Biography. Read about Grant’s life. Chronology. See a detailed timeline of the major events of …
Ulysses S. Grant - White House Historical Association
WEBDuring the years immediately following the war, General Ulysses S. Grant criticized President Andrew Johnson’s Reconstruction plan and aligned himself with Radical Republicans. In the 1868 election, Grant, a military hero and symbol of the Union victory, won in a landslide.
Ulysses S. Grant - Biographies - The Civil War in America
WEBWidely regarded by the public as the savior of the Union, Ulysses S. Grant was elected president of the United States in 1868. Although his administration was marked by corruption, he easily won a second term in 1872.