Intro
Ulysses S. Grant was the 18th President of the United States, serving from 1869 to 1877. A prominent Union general during the American Civil War, Grant is best known for leading the Union Armies to victory over the Confederacy under President Abraham Lincoln, culminating in General Robert E. Lee's surrender at Appomattox Court House on April 9, 1865. His presidency focused on Reconstruction and civil rights for freed slaves, though his administration was also known for multiple scandals.
Early Life & Background
Ulysses S. Grant was born Hiram Ulysses Grant to Jesse Root Grant and Hannah Simpson Grant. He attended the United States Military Academy at West Point, where his name was mistakenly recorded as Ulysses S. Grant, and he adopted the change. Grant served in the Mexican–American War and resigned from the Army in 1854 before returning to military service at the outbreak of the Civil War.
Career Highlights
- 18th President of the United States (1869–1877)
- Commanding General of the Union Army during the Civil War
- Accepted General Robert E. Lee's surrender at Appomattox Court House (April 9, 1865)
- Implemented Reconstruction policies and supported civil rights for freed slaves
Trivia
- Grant's real name was Hiram Ulysses Grant; he was mistakenly registered as Ulysses S. Grant at West Point.
- He was the first president to serve two full consecutive terms since Andrew Jackson.
- Grant wrote his memoirs while suffering from terminal cancer; they are considered one of the best presidential memoirs.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Ulysses Grant born?
Ulysses Grant was born the 27 April 1822.
Where is Ulysses Grant from?
Point Pleasant, Ohio, United States.
On His Birth-Day
About April 27th, 1822, in brief:
- Day of the week: April 27th, 1822 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent