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Ulysses S. Grant: The Unlikely Hero

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Ulysses S. Grant was born in Point Pleasant, Ohio, on April 27, 1822. His father was a tanner, and his mother was a devout Methodist. Grant grew up in a small town, and he received a basic education. He was not a particularly good student, and he often got into trouble.

Ulysses S. Grant: The Unlikely Hero (Eminent Lives)

by Michael Korda

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In 1839, Grant was appointed to the United States Military Academy at West Point. He graduated in 1843, and he was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Army. Grant served in the Mexican-American War, and he distinguished himself in battle. He was promoted to captain in 1847.

When the Civil War broke out in 1861, Grant was living in Galena, Illinois. He volunteered to serve in the Union Army, and he was soon promoted to brigadier general. Grant led the Union Army to victory in a series of battles, including the Battle of Shiloh and the Battle of Vicksburg.

In 1864, Grant was promoted to lieutenant general, and he was given command of all the Union armies. He led the Union Army to victory in the Battle of Appomattox Court House, which ended the Civil War. Grant was hailed as a hero, and he was elected President of the United States in 1868.

As President, Grant worked to rebuild the country after the Civil War. He also worked to protect the rights of African Americans. Grant's presidency was marked by a number of scandals, but he remained a popular figure. He left office in 1877, and he retired to New York City.

Grant died in New York City on July 23, 1885. He is buried in Grant's Tomb in New York City. Grant is considered one of the greatest generals in American history. He was a brilliant strategist, and he was a courageous leader. Grant's victory in the Civil War helped to preserve the Union, and he played a major role in the reconstruction of the country.

Legacy

Ulysses S. Grant is one of the most important figures in American history. He led the Union Army to victory in the Civil War, and he served as President of the United States from 1869 to 1877. Grant's life was full of challenges and triumphs, and his story is one that continues to inspire people today.

Grant's legacy is complex and controversial. He was a brilliant general, but he was also a flawed man. He was often criticized for his drinking and his gambling. However, there is no doubt that Grant was a great leader. He saved the Union, and he helped to rebuild the country after the Civil War.

Grant's legacy is still being debated today. However, there is no doubt that he was one of the most important figures in American history. He was a great general, a great leader, and a great American.

* Ulysses S. Grant: A portrait of Ulysses S. Grant in his military uniform. * Civil War battle: A painting of a Civil War battle, with soldiers fighting in the foreground. * Ulysses S. Grant as President: A portrait of Ulysses S. Grant as President of the United States. * Grant's Tomb: A photo of Grant's Tomb in New York City.

Ulysses S. Grant: The Unlikely Hero (Eminent Lives)

by Michael Korda

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