1. Biography Of Ulysses S. Grant ulysses S. grant quarreled with the president and aligned retiring from the Presidency,grant became a president s Day us presidents United in Service Take a http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/presidents/ug18.html

Tours Tour in Person Tour On-Line Presidents First Ladies ... Kids Quiz White House Art Eisenhower Executive Office Building Facts Life in the White House ... State of the Union Resources Historical Association Presidential Libraries Military Air Force One Camp David Marine One Home ... Ulysses S. Grant Ulysses S. Grant Late in the administration of Andrew Johnson, Gen. Ulysses S. Grant quarreled with the President and aligned himself with the Radical Republicans. He was, as the symbol of Union victory during the Civil War, their logical candidate for President in 1868. When he was elected, the American people hoped for an end to turmoil. Grant provided neither vigor nor reform. Looking to Congress for direction, he seemed bewildered. One visitor to the White House noted "a puzzled pathos, as of a man with a problem before him of which he does not understand the terms." Born in 1822, Grant was the son of an Ohio tanner. He went to West Point rather against his will and graduated in the middle of his class. In the Mexican War he fought under Gen. Zachary Taylor. President Bush Biography Vice President Cheney Biography Laura Bush Biography Lynne Cheney Biography At the outbreak of the Civil War, Grant was working in his father's leather store in Galena, Illinois. He was appointed by the Governor to command an unruly volunteer regiment. Grant whipped it into shape and by September 1861 he had risen to the rank of brigadier general of volunteers.

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Ulysses S. Grant Eighteenth President 1869-1877 U. S. Grant Alonzo Chappel Buy This Art Print The man we know as Ulysses S. Grant was actually named Hiram Ulysses Grant. As a boy he was known as "Lyss". Thomas Hamer, the Congrssman who appointed Grant to West Point, forgot all about Hiram. Remembering that Grant's mother's maiden name was Simpson and thinking that was Lyss Grant's middle name, he filled out the application in the name of "Ulysses S. Grant". When Grant arrived at West Point and discovered that the Academy had him registered under the wrong name, he tried to get the error corrected. He was told that it didn't matter what he or his parents thought his name was, the official government application said his name was "Ulysses S." and that application could not be changed. If Hiram U. Grant wanted to attend West Point, he would have to change his name. Biography: Late in the administration of Andrew Johnson, Gen. Ulysses S. Grant quarreled with the President and aligned himself with the Radical Republicans. He was, as the symbol of Union victory during the Civil War, their logical candidate for President in 1868. When he was elected, the American people hoped for an end to turmoil. Grant provided neither vigor nor reform. Looking to Congress for direction, he seemed bewildered. One visitor to the White House noted "a puzzled pathos, as of a man with a problem before him of which he does not understand the terms."

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Ulysses Simpson Grant Eighteenth U.S. President March 4, 1869 - March 3, 1877 Vice President (1st Term) Schuyler Colfax Vice President (2st Term) Henry Wilson BIRTH NAME Hiram Ulysses Grant FIRST LADY Julia Grant BORN: April 27, 1822 Point Pleasant, Ohio CHILDREN: 3 Sons, 1 Daughter PROFESSION: Farmer, Realtor, Soldier MILITARY SERVICE: General of the Army POLITICAL PARTY: Republican HOME STATE: Ohio POLITICAL OFFICES: Secretary of War DIED: July 23, 1885 (Age - 63) Died in Office Last Words: "I am ready now to go at any time. I know there is nothing but suffering for me while I live". (Written to his doctor shortly before his death) BURIED: New York City, New York "I have been the subject of abuse and slander scarcely ever equalled in political history, which today I feel that I can afford to disregard in view of your verdict, which I gratefully accept as my vindication." Ulysses Grant to the American People upon re-election to a second term. Click on the compass at left for a site map for the Hall of Heroes web site, that will link you to other pages inside our site. Click on the button at right to see our next president's page.

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6. Internet Public Library: POTUS About the IPL. Ask a Question. Contact us. Home Special Collections suggestions for further reading. ulysses S. grant from The American president. From the PBS series The American http://www.ipl.org/ref/POTUS/usgrant.html

dqmcodebase = "/javascript/" Subject Collections Business Computers Education ... POTUS This collection All of the IPL Advanced Links immediately following the image of the American Flag ( ) are links to other POTUS sites. All other links lead to sites elsewhere on the Web. Jump to: Presidential Election Results Cabinet Members Notable Events Internet Biographies ... Points of Interest Ulysses Simpson Grant 18th President of the United States (March 4, 1869 to March 3, 1877) Nickname: "Hero of Appomattox Born: April 27, 1822, in Point Pleasant, Ohio Died: July 23, 1885, in Mount McGregor, New York Father: Jesse Root Grant Mother: Hannah Simpson Grant Married: Julia Boggs Dent (1826-1902) , on August 22, 1848 Children: Frederick Dent Grant (1850-1912); Ulysses Simpson Grant (1852-1929); Ellen Wrenshall Grant (1855-1922); Jesse Root Grant (1858-1934) Religion: Methodist Education: Graduated from the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, N.Y. (1843) Occupation: Soldier Political Party: Republican Other Government Positions: None Presidential Salary: $25,000/year (increased to $50,000/year in 1873)

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dqmcodebase = "/javascript/" Subject Collections Business Computers Education ... POTUS This collection All of the IPL Advanced Links immediately following the image of the American Flag ( ) are links to other POTUS sites. All other links lead to sites elsewhere on the Web. Jump to: Presidential Election Results Cabinet Members Notable Events Internet Biographies ... Points of Interest Ulysses Simpson Grant 18th President of the United States (March 4, 1869 to March 3, 1877) Nickname: "Hero of Appomattox Born: April 27, 1822, in Point Pleasant, Ohio Died: July 23, 1885, in Mount McGregor, New York Father: Jesse Root Grant Mother: Hannah Simpson Grant Married: Julia Boggs Dent (1826-1902) , on August 22, 1848 Children: Frederick Dent Grant (1850-1912); Ulysses Simpson Grant (1852-1929); Ellen Wrenshall Grant (1855-1922); Jesse Root Grant (1858-1934) Religion: Methodist Education: Graduated from the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, N.Y. (1843) Occupation: Soldier Political Party: Republican Other Government Positions: None Presidential Salary: $25,000/year (increased to $50,000/year in 1873)

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PRESIDENTS HOME PAGE Ulysses S. Grant 18th President: 1869-1877 Birth: April 27, 1822 at Point Pleasant, Ohio as Hiram Ulysses Grant Birthplace information from American Presidents.org Death: July 23, 1885 at Mount McGregor, New York Gravesite information from American Presidents.org Picture of Grave General Grant National Memorial (Grant’s Tomb) Biographies Grolier online biography White House biography Biography from infoplease.com Civil War biography Books Ulysses S. Grant: Triumph Over Adversity, 1822-1865 Personal Memoirs by Ulysses S. Grant President Grant Reconsidered Grant's Secret Service: The Intelligence War from Belmont to Appomattox ... Search for books about Ulysses S. Grant Cabinet/Staff List by infoplease.com Election Results/Presidential Campaign Opponent: Horatio Seymour (D) Election Opponent: Horace Greeley Election Horace Greeley died after the election of 1872, but before the Electoral College voted. Most of the electoral votes were cast for Thomas A. Hendricks and B. Gratz Brown Events during Grant’s administration and lifetime Outline of events during Grant’s administration Military service Civil War Whiskey Ring First ladies/spouses/children Julia Grant biography from Grolier online Julia Grant biography from the White House Pictures of Julia Grant from the Library of Congress Genealogy Brian Tompsett’s US President genealogy page Miscellaneous Ulysses S. Grant page from C-SPAN

9. Ulysses S. Grant On Stamps General ulysses S. grant Gained national fame with unconditional surrender victoryat Fort Donelson. us president 186977. (Scott Catalogue No. 2975). http://saints.css.edu/mkelsey/grantsta.html

Ulysses S. Grant on U. S. Postage Stamps As an outcome of a great American military victory it is not unusual for the victor to be viewed by the American public as a natural leader and an eminently suitable candidate for the presidency. So it was with Ulysses S. Grant who was swept into office in the election of 1868 by an enthusiastic public as the 18th President of the United States. He was reelected in 1872. In civilian or presidential garb his portrait appeared on five U.S. postage stamps. In his uniform, as general it appeared twice. Civil War luminaries were honored in an 1890-93 series of U.S. postage stamps and Grant appeared on a chocolate colored five cent issue. (Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue No. 223, 255 and 270. No. 223 lacks the triangles used in upper left and right corners of subsequent issues). In 1898 this stamp was reissued in blue. (Scott Catalogue No. 281) In 1902 the same portrait of Grant that was used in the 1890-93 series was reissued in brown on a four cent stamp. (Scott Catalogue No. 303 and 314A) In 1923 this photo of a portly Grant was printed on an eight cent olive green stamp. (Scott Catalogue No. 560, 589, 640, 666 [overprinted "Kans."] and 677 [overprinted "Nebr."]) It is similar to the likeness that appears on both the

10. Student Bibliography ulysses S. grant, Edina, Minn., 2001. Includes material on grant s presidency andan interesting graphic showing the seven hats of the us president. http://saints.css.edu/mkelsey/bibl.html

Books About Ulysses S. Grant for Students A Bibliography by Donna Neralich and Marie Kelsey The following books are recommended for students of all ages. They are thorougly researched, well documented, and indexed. They will provide students with a thorough yet brief look at Grant's life. Although many of these books are now out of print, most are available at local libraries or through interlibrary loan. Boothe, Norton. Ulysses S. Grant. Great American Generals Series. London, 1990. This brief, well illustrated overview of Grant's life focuses mainly on his role in the Civil War. Catton, Bruce. U.S. Grant and the American Military Tradition. New York, 1954. This excellent book contains material that might be of interest to slightly older students who would like a more detailed overview of Grant's life and military career. Frost, Lawrence A. U.S. Grant Album: a Pictorial Biography of Ulysses S. Grant. Seattle, 1966. This biography contains an abundant collection of photographs of Grant as well as a brief overview of his life. Lewis, Lloyd.

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Ulysses S. Grant, the eighteenth president of the U.S. Ulysses Grant was an excellent General during the Civil War, but did not live up to the American people's expectations as president. During the Campaign of 1868, there was only the Democratic and Republican parties: the National Union did not survive to see this campaign. President Johnson was not going to become the Democratic Parties candidate: instead they choose Horatio Seymour, Governor of New York. The Republican Party choose Ulysses S. Grant, the Civil War Hero. Ulysses S. Grant did not have many problems getting votes from the people: they assumed that he would run the country as he did his troops, hard and fair. This was the kind of man Ulysses Grant was. Grant won the election of 1868 with two thirds of the electoral votes and seventy-five percent of the popular vote. bodyOffer(18996) Ulysses Grant was born on April 27,1822 in Point Pleasant, Ohio. He raised in point pleasant with a father that owned a leather tanning business. As a child Grant was a shy boy: he loved horses, so his childhood chores were mostly taking care and tending to the families' livestock. Since, Grant was a fine student, at seventeen he was honored by receiving an appointment from West Point Military school. But unfortunately for Grant, as he grew older, he developed a drinking problem that the military could not tolerate. He was dismissed from service in 1854. When he left military service he tried making a living as a farmer and even tried his hand in real estate, but he could not make it. He finally sought work in his fathers tanning shop. When the Civil War broke they needed experienced officers, so Grant was recalled back to service, it did not take him long to make Brigadier General.

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Famous Illinoisians with Civil War Ties Ulysses S. Grant Soldier - Real Estate Agent - Merchant - General - US President Attended US Military Academy at West Point, NY Fought in Mexican War, 1846-1848 Lived about 10 miles southwest of St. Louis, MO; Grant's Farm is now a tourist attraction owned by Anheuser-Busch Companies. worked in father's leather store in Galena, IL in April 1861 Colonel of the 21st Illinois Infantry in 1861 Brigadier, Major, and Liet. General during the Civil War Ulysses S. Grant Home State Historic Site is in Galena, Illinois . The house was presented to Grant upon his return from the Civil War in 1865. Elected as 18th US President; served from 1869-1877 died 23 Jul 1885 in New York buried in New York City. Grant's Family Father: Jesse R. Grant Brothers: Simpson and Orvil Son: Frederick [at age 11, accompanied his father across Illinois with the 21st Infantry Other WWW Information about U.S. Grant The Ulysses S. Grant Association Photo from 1864 and description of Society Grant's Military Service Death of General Grant - poem by Walt Whitman US Presidents from University of Tennessee - Knoxville Inaugural Addresses of the US Presidents - Project Bartleby 1st Inaugural Address - 4 Mar 1869 2nd Inaugural Address - 4 Mar 1873 US Grant Network List of Grant Historic Sites ... US Grant Homepage References: REPORT OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS FOR THE YEARS 1861-1866, v. 1, Illinois Adjutant General, 1900.

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Ulysses Simpson Grant Eighteenth U.S. President March 4, 1869 - March 3, 1877 Vice President (1st Term) Schuyler Colfax Vice President (2st Term) Henry Wilson Died in Office BIRTH NAME Hiram Ulysses Grant BORN: April 27, 1822 Point Pleasant, Ohio CHILDREN: 3 Sons, 1 Daughter PROFESSION: Farmer, Realtor, Soldier MILITARY SERVICE: General of the Army POLITICAL PARTY: Republican HOME STATE: Ohio POLITICAL OFFICES: Secretary of War DIED: July 23, 1885 (Age - 63) BURIED: New York City, New York FIRST LADY Julia Grant Last Words: "I am ready now to go at any time. I know there is nothing but suffering for me while I live". (Written to his doctor shortly before his death) "I have been the subject of abuse and slander scarcely ever equalled in political history, which today I feel that I can afford to disregard in view of your verdict, which I gratefully accept as my vindication." Ulysses Grant to the American People upon re-election to a second term.

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U.S. Presidents Home Page George Washington John Adams Thomas Jefferson ... George W. Bush Ulysses S. Grant His mother, Hannah Simpson, was an Irish immigrant from Dergenagh, County Tyrone. He was born in Ohio. Grant was a Methodist. His given name was Hiram Ulysses Grant. Before leaving for West Point, he decided to reverse the names, but his appointment was in the name of Ulysses S. Grant. The Army never changed it's mind about U.S. Grant, so he finally began to use the patriotic name himself. He set a high jump record at West Point that lasted for more than 25 years. Ulysses Grant served in both Mexican War and US Civil War. Ulysses S. Grant was arrested for speeding while driving a horse and buggy in Washington, DC. He had to pay a fine of $20.00 and walk back to the White House. He suffered from migraine headaches all his life. He wore false teeth and was very squeamish. He owned a slave named William Jones, acquired from his father-in-law. At a time when he could have desperately used the money from the sale of Jones, Grant signed a document that gave his freedom. Although Grant had 15 years in the regular military, his initial offer to serve in the Civil War was overlooked by the War Department. His letter was not found until after the war was over.

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Petersburg National Battlefield ULYSSES S. GRANT Biographies Pierre Beauregard Ambrose Burnside Joshua Chamberlain ... PNB Home Ulysses S. Grant Born in 1822 in Ohio, Ulysses S. Grant graduated from West Point in 1843. He fought in the Mexican War, served out west and then resigned from the U.S. Army in 1854. He spent the next seven years in various jobs. Joining the army with the start of the war Grant gained national attention with his victories at Forts Henry and Donelson, Shiloh, and Vicksburg. Promoted to Lieutenant General March 9, 1864 after his victory at Chattanooga, he was then made General in Chief of the Armies of the United States just three days later. While accompanying Gen. Meade's Army of the Potomac, Grant directed a national, multi-theater strategy aimed at outflanking the Confederates and destroying their communications and subsistence. At Petersburg Grant displayed his mastery of logistics. His supply base at City Point was one of the world's busiest seaports and combined with the use of the Military Railroad for communication and transportation, the Army of the Potomac and the Army of the James were able to maintain its siege operations around Petersburg and Richmond. Grant's success in doing this manifested itself in the collapse of Lee's lines on April 2, 1865 and the subsequent surrender at Appomattox Court House, Virginia on April 9, 1865. Grant was elected President of the United States twice (1869-1877). In 1884 he lost all his savings in a financial venture and ended up writing his autobiography to get his family out of poverty. He completed the book a few days before his death of throat cancer in July of 1885. The book was a success and his memoirs are considered one of the best ever written.

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Home Page Message Boards News Archive ... Recent Columns Index Who was the stupidest U.S. president? 22-Jun-2001 Dear Cecil: I understand that Thomas Jefferson was our smartest president. Who was our stupidest? Second stupidest? A related pair of questions: Did Yale not have an admissions department in the 1960s? If it did, doesn't it owe the country an apology? Chris Lamb the elder, Baltimore Dear Cecil:: I realize there's probably no way the following can be determined with utter certainty. But in the best judgment of presidential scholars, have any of our chief executivesin addition to Ulysses S. Grant and George W. Bush, I meanbeen alcoholics? David English, Somerville, Massachusetts Cecil replies: I get the feeling you guys are trying to make a point here. But this is no time to be coy. Let's put the question bluntly: Is George W. Bush the stupidest person ever to serve as U.S. president? If not, who is? And isn't he a drunk besides? It's all the fault of those goddamn Republicans on the Supreme Court. Why, I oughta . . . There, there. Let's take this one step at a time.

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