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.
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 | Biography, Presidency, & History | Britannica
WEB4 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 - Biography
WEBMay 12, 2021 · Ulysses S. Grant was entrusted with the command of all U.S. armies in 1864 and relentlessly pursued the enemy during the Civil War. In 1869, at age 46, Grant became the youngest president in...
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...
Ulysses S. Grant - Civil War, Reconstruction, President
WEBJul 31, 2024 · Ulysses S. Grant - Civil War, Reconstruction, President: Grant entered the White House on March 4, 1869, politically inexperienced and, at age 46, the youngest man theretofore elected president. His appointments to office were uneven in quality but sometimes refreshing.
Ulysses S. Grant - National Museum of the United States Army
WEBOverblown allegations of drunkenness and corruption hurt his reputation, yet the soft-spoken Grant stands as an excellent commander who dedicated his life to serving the United States. Born on April 27, 1822 to Jesse and Hannah Grant, the future president grew up in Point Pleasant, Ohio.
Ulysses S. Grant | Ulysses S. Grant Presidential Library
WEBLearn about Grant’s two presidential terms, including his Cabinet and major events.
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.
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.