HIRAM ULYSSES GRANT

Ulysses S. Grant
Ulysses s. Grant was formally known as Hiram ulysses grant, he was born on April 27, 1822 in point pleasant, ohio. before attending West Point he changed his name to ulysses s. Grant, "u.S. Grant" and the name stuck. He became commanding general of the union army during the civil war in which his leadership led to the victory in war but also for him to become the 18th President in the United States. His nickname was "hero of Appomattox."

How grant came to office
He became president after Johnson's fight with the radical republicans and his impeachment. He entered the White House following year he was not politically experienced. When he entered he was 46, the youngest president at that time.

How grant came to office
He was elected as president in 1868, he served from March 4, 1869 to March 4, 1877. He was a republican and was supported mainly by radical and stalwart factions.

How grant came to office
The Vice Presidents for his time in office were Schuyler colfax (1869-1873). And Henry Wilson (1873-1875).

FAMOUS MEMBERS OF GRANTS ADMINISTRATION

• Secretary of state: hamilton fish (1869-1877)
• Secretary of treasury: George s. Boutwell (1869-1873)
• Secretary of treasury: William a. Richardson (1873-1874)
• Secretary of war: William t. Sherman (1869)
• Secretary of the interior: zachariah chandler (1875-1877)

Grants program
Once grant first entered his presidency, he was still tasked with the reconstruction from the civil war. He wanted to accomplish reconciliation of the north and the south. He was successful at pardoning confederate leaders while also trying to protect civil rights of freed slaves.

Three most memorable events
1. He is remembered by pushing the ratification of the 15th amendment so black men could vote. 2. He signed legislation to limit activities of white supremacist groups such as the Ku klux klan. 3. Grant also signed legislation establishing the department of justice.

HOW GRANT LEFT OFFICE
IN 1875, GRANT ANNOUNCED THAT HE WOULD NOT RUN A THIRD TERM. THE REPUBLICANS NOMINATED RUTHERFORD B. HAYES TO BE STANDARD-BEARER IN THE 1876 ELECTION. GRANT LOST HIS MONEY IN A FINANCIAL SCANDAL, BUT HE MADE SURE THAT HE WOULD LEAVE ENOUGH MONEY TO PROVIDE FOR HIS FAMILY AFTER HIS DEATH. HE DIED ON JULY 23, 1885 IN MOUNT MCGREGOR, NEW YORK BECAUSE OF Throat cancer.

Grant as president
With reading two different articles, Grant was seen as a popular general after the civil war. His time in office was filled with scandals but even with those scandals, grant pushed through hardship and pushed the 15th amendment so thAt black men could vote. (Miller center), (US history).Grant is looked down upon by others but in my own opinion he was a great leader on the field in battle, and also as a president of the United States.