Grant, Ulysses Simpson

Grant, Ulysses Simpson, 1822–85, commander in chief of the Union army in the Civil War and 18th President (1869–77) of the United States, b. Point Pleasant, Ohio. He was originally named Hiram Ulysses Grant.

Sections in this article:

• Introduction
• Later Years
• Presidency
• Military Career
• Bibliography

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