[VIDEO] Ulysses S. Grant – 18th President of the United States of America

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Ulysses S. Grant
18th President – Term: 1869-1877

[VIDEO] Ulysses S. Grant – 18th President of the United States of America

Learn more about the 18th President of the United States, Ulysses S. Grant. This video quickly covers his background, rise to the presidency, and little-discussed facts about the Commander in Chief.

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    Ulysses S Grant, a military leader turned statesman, born in point, pleasant Ohio. Ulysses s Grant Rose from a modest upbringing to become a key union general in the Civil War. His battlefield victories and leadership qualities caught the nation’s attention leading him to the presidency. Despite his initial lack of interest in political office grant’s, time in the White House was defined by a fierce commitment to reconstructing the south and protecting the civil rights of the newly freed slaves.

He took bold actions against the Ku Klux Klan worked to enforce civil rights legislation and aim to stabilize the nation’s economy after the war. Despite these achievements, his presidency was overshadowed by corruption scandals involving his cabinet and other officials, which sullied his reputation.

Interesting to note grant’s name change from Higher Ulysses to Ulysses S. Grant. Was the result of a clerical error at West Point, a name he decided to keep after his presidency. He embarked on a global tour meeting with leaders like Queen Victoria and Emperor Maji significantly boosting both his and America’s profile on the world stage.