Ulysses S. Grant
law related education by: Jeyson Castellanos
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Ulysses S. Grant served as U.S. general and commander of the Union armies during the late years of the American Civil War, later becoming the 18th U.S. president.
Synopsis
Ulysses S. Grant was born on April 27, 1822, in Point Pleasant, Ohio. He was entrusted with command of all U.S. armies in 1864, and relentlessly pursued the enemy during the Civil War. In 1869, at age 46, Grant became the youngest president theretofore. Though Grant was highly scrupulous, his administration was tainted with scandal. After leaving the presidency, he commissioned Mark Twain to publish his best-selling memoirs.
begining milytary service
he fought in the Mexican War where he served under General Zachary Taylor.
he become a general
President Lincoln appointed him General of the Union victories of the war.
between 1865 to 1868.
Appomattox Court House, General Robert E. Lee surrendered to Grant. Grant wrote out the terms of surrender in such a way as the prevent treason trials. he became 18th President of the United states in 1868.