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Ulysses S. Grant (born Hiram Ulysses Grant, April 27, 1822 – July 23, 1885) was an American soldier and politician who was elected the 18th President of the United States (1869–1877). He achieved international fame as the leading Union general in the American Civil War.
After service in the Mexican War, an undistinguished peacetime military career, and a series of unsuccessful civilian jobs, Grant proved highly successful in training Illinois soldiers in the early stages of the Civil War. His capture of Fort Henry and Fort Donelson in February 1862 marked the first major Union victories of the war and opened up prime avenues of invasion to the South. Surprised and nearly defeated at Shiloh (April 1862), he fought back and took control of most of western Kentucky and Tennessee. His great achievement in 1862-63 was to seize control of the Mississippi River by defeating a series of uncoordinated Confederate armies and by capturing Vicksburg in July 1863. After a victory at Chattanooga in late 1863, Abraham Lincoln made him general-in-chief of all Union armies.
Grant was the first Union general to initiate coordinated offensives across multiple theaters in the war. While his armies advanced in Georgia and the Shenandoah Valley, Grant personally supervised the 1864 Overland Campaign against General Robert E. Lee's Army in Virginia. He employed a war of attrition against his opponent, conducting a series of large-scale battles with very high casualties that alarmed public opinion, while maneuvering after each, ever closer to the Confederate capital, Richmond. Grant announced he would "fight it out on this line if it takes all summer." Lincoln supported his general and replaced his losses, but Lee's dwindling army was forced into defending trenches around Richmond and Petersburg. In April 1865 Grant's vastly larger army broke through, captured Richmond, and forced Lee to surrender at Appomattox. Military historians usually place Grant in the top ranks of great generals. He has been described by J.F.C. Fuller as "the greatest general of his age and one of the greatest strategists of any age." His Vicksburg Campaign in particular is scrutinized by military specialists around the world.
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Ulysses S. Grant - A look at the life of Ulysses S. Grant that includes many photographs, articles and information on the varied aspects of his life - including the Civil War, early life and presidency.
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American Experience: Ulysses S. Grant - PBS companion website to a multi-hour biography of Ulysses S. Grant. Paints a revealing portrait of one of America's most paradoxical leaders. Includes multimedia clips.
Meta Description: [ Ulysses S. Grant: The dramatic story of one of America's most paradoxical leaders. The greatest hero of the Civil War, Grant was an ineffective president whose two terms in office were rocked by racial conflict and corruption scandals. ]
Encyclopedia Americana: Ulysses S. Grant - A detailed biography written for high school students. Includes fact file and inaugural addresses.
General Grant National Memorial - Includes biographical information and photograph of the memorial.
Grant's commission as lieutenant general - Brief biography of Ulysses S. Grant's military career. Includes his commission as lieutenant general signed by Abraham Lincoln 10/03/1864).
Grant's Farm - Historical home of Ulysses Grant located in St. Louis, Missouri. Site provides tourist information about the 281-acre wildlife preserve now owned by Anheuser-Busch.
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Grolier Online Encyclopedia - Biographical article with links to related subjects.
News of Ulysses Grant's Death - Obituary reproduced from the July 24, 1885, issue of The New York Times.
Personal Memoirs - Online publication of Ulysses S. Grant's 1885-86 Personal Memoirs via Bartleby.com
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Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant (Vol. 1) by Ulysses S. Grant - extensively annotated, with references cross-linked to the Encyclopedia of the Self.
The American President: Ulysses S. Grant - Fact file and comprehensive biographical sketch based on PBS series. Also includes gallery, quotations, and resources for teachers.
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Ulysses S Grant Homepage - Dedicated to the 18th President of the USA. Includes pictures, biography, related links and information.
Ulysses S. Grant - Includes brief profile, complete text of his memoirs, and first and second inaugural addresses.
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Ulysses S. Grant - Short biography from the official White House site.
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Ulysses S. Grant - Provides a biography of American President Ulysses S. Grant. Includes his picture a list if his Supreme Court appointments.
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Ulysses S. Grant - Wikipedia article on Ulysses Grant
Ulysses S. Grant Association - Includes chronological collection of biographical information, pictures, and media clips.
Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site - Brief overview of site along with tourist information.
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Ulysses S. Grant Network - Site of non-profit study organization provides helps for students and related links.
Ulysses S. Grant Quotes - A collection of quotations from General Ulysses S. Grant
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Ulysses S. Grant: First Inaugural Address - Complete text of speech delivered Thursday, March 4, 1869, along with background information.
Ulysses S. Grant: Second Inaugural Address - Complete text of speech delivered Tuesday, March 4, 1873, along with background information.
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