Ulysses Grant

Ulysses S. Grant was an American military officer and politician who served as the 18th president of the United States from 1869 to 1877. He is best known for his leadership during the Civil War and the construction of Grant's tomb.

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Birth Name :

Hiram Ulysses Grant

Profession :

President

Birthday :

April 27, 1822

Star Sign :

Taurus

Death Date:

July 23, 1885

Age :

63

Birthplace :

Point Pleasant, Ohio

Ulysses S. Grant, originally named Hiram Ulysses Grant, was a prominent American military officer and politician who served as the 18th President of the United States from 1869 to 1877. He is best known for his leadership during the American Civil War, where he played a crucial role in securing Union victory. Grant also supervised Reconstruction in the South and worked to protect the rights of newly-freed slaves. His most famous works include his Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant, which he wrote while battling cancer and financial difficulties, and The Papers of Ulysses S. Grant.

Grant’s tomb, known as the General Grant National Memorial, was built in New York City with donations from thousands of people worldwide, totaling $600,000. Other notable achievements include his role in negotiating the Treaty of Washington, his efforts to strengthen the U.S. Army, and his work to modernize the federal government. Despite struggling with alcoholism throughout his life, Grant remained sober for extended periods and openly shared his experiences to help others.