Born:
April 27, 1822
Died:
July 23, 1885
Age:
63
Summary

Ulysses S. Grant (born Hiram Ulysses Grant; April 27, 1822 – July 23, 1885) was an American soldier and politician who served as the 18th president of the United States from 1869 to 1877. Before his presidency, Grant led the Union Army in winning the American Civil War. As president, Grant worked with the Radical Republicans in the Reconstruction of the Union while having to deal with corruption in his administration.

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Puck, a Democratic magazine, in 1880 lampooned Grant's support of "rings" of corruption among his associates.
Puck, a Democratic magazine, in 1880 lampooned Grant's support of "rings" of corruption among his associates.
President Ulysses S. Grant Brady 1869
President Ulysses S. Grant Brady 1869
Cartoon by Thomas Nast on Grant's opponents in the re-election campaign
Cartoon by Thomas Nast on Grant's opponents in the re-election campaign
President Grant with his wife, Julia, and son, Jesse, in 1872.
President Grant with his wife, Julia, and son, Jesse, in 1872.
Campaigns for Belmont, Fort Henry and Fort Donelson
Campaigns for Belmont, Fort Henry and Fort Donelson
E. Alyn Warren as Ulysses S. Grant in D.W. Griffith's 1930 film Abraham Lincoln
E. Alyn Warren as Ulysses S. Grant in D.W. Griffith's 1930 film Abraham Lincoln
The post-Civil War home of Ulysses S. Grant, in Galena, Illinois.
The post-Civil War home of Ulysses S. Grant, in Galena, Illinois.
Grant funeral train passing through West Point, New York
Grant funeral train passing through West Point, New York
Political cartoon by Thomas Nast: Grant congratulated for vetoing the "inflation bill" on April 22, 1874.
Political cartoon by Thomas Nast: Grant congratulated for vetoing the "inflation bill" on April 22, 1874.
Ulysses S. Grant's birthplace in Point Pleasant, Ohio
Ulysses S. Grant's birthplace in Point Pleasant, Ohio
"On to Richmond" – Ulysses S. Grant and George Meade riding horseback at the Battle of the Wilderness.
"On to Richmond" – Ulysses S. Grant and George Meade riding horseback at the Battle of the Wilderness.
Grant's staff. General Ely S. Parker (far left), a Seneca, was the first Native American to be appointed as Commissioner of Indian Affairs, serving until 1871.
Grant's staff. General Ely S. Parker (far left), a Seneca, was the first Native American to be appointed as Commissioner of Indian Affairs, serving until 1871.
The Battle of Jackson, fought on 14 May 1863, in Jackson, Mississippi, was part of the Vicksburg Campaign.
The Battle of Jackson, fought on 14 May 1863, in Jackson, Mississippi, was part of the Vicksburg Campaign.
  
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