Ulysses S. Grant (1869-1877)
$350.00
Ulysses S. Grant was born on April 27, 1822, in Point Pleasant, Ohio, and raised in Georgetown. He attended the United States Military Academy at West Point, graduating in 1843. Grant served in the Mexican-American War but left the Army in 1854, facing years of financial struggles before the Civil War reshaped his destiny.
With the outbreak of the Civil War in 1861, Grant rejoined the military and quickly rose through the ranks due to his strategic skill and determination. His victories at Fort Donelson, Vicksburg, and Chattanooga earned him national recognition, and in 1864, President Abraham Lincoln appointed him General-in-Chief of the Union Army. Grant’s relentless campaign against
Confederate forces led to Robert E. Lee’s surrender at Appomattox Court House on April 9, 1865, bringing an end to the war.
In 1868, Grant was elected as the 18th president of the United States. His administration focused on Reconstruction, civil rights for freed slaves, and economic growth. However, his presidency was also plagued by corruption and political scandals, which overshadowed some of his efforts.
After serving two terms, Grant traveled the world, receiving international acclaim. Later, financial ruin forced him to write his memoirs, which became a literary and financial success. He passed away on July 23, 1885, at the age of 63. Grant’s legacy endures as a military leader who preserved the Union and a president who sought to uphold the ideals of freedom and national unity.
- Presidential Portrait Collection Prints 1.5″
- Gallery Wrap With Hanger
- Dimensions: 16” x 20”
- Print of original oil paintings by Rosemary Vasquez Tuthill
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