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Ulysses S. Grant

Ulysses S. Grant was the 18th President of the United States and led the Union army during the Civil War.

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Why was Ulysses S. Grant Lincoln's favorite general?

Grant knew about being a quartermaster and he did not complain about his supplies. He got his orders in early and clearly and made do with what he had.

The Congressman from Illinois who got him back into the army helped him get promoted. Lincoln liked him because he was not afraid to attack the enemy and he won. Also, he unassuming and modest and kept Lincoln informed as much as he wanted to be.

What jobs did Hanna Simpson Grant and Jessy Root Granth have?

Hanna Simpson Grant did not have a specific job as she was the wife of Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th President of the United States. Jessy Root Grant worked as a farmer and a leather goods seller before her husband became President.

Was Ulysses s grant smart?

Yes, Ulysses S. Grant was widely regarded as a highly intelligent and capable military leader. He demonstrated strategic thinking, adaptability, and decisiveness which helped him achieve numerous victories during the American Civil War. Additionally, he served two terms as the 18th President of the United States.

When did Ulysses S. Grant enter west point?

He got in via the usual way. A congressman nominated him and he was accepted.
(His father asked the congressman to send his name in and he was surprised and apprehensive when he learned he had been accepted.)

Ulysses S. Grant alma mater?

USMA, Unites States Military Academy, that is: West Point.

What battlefield event damaged Ulysses Grant's rising military reputation?

the deaths of nearly 25,000 Union and Confederate troops at the Battle of Shiloh in Tennessee.

What was Ulysses s grants presidency?

Ulysses S. Grant was the 18th president. He was president from 1869 to 1877.
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He was the 18th president.

'What is your name' in Greek?

"Πώς σε λένε;" (pos se lene?) and "Πώς ονομάζεσαι;" (pos onomazese?). The second expression is more polite.

Why did president lincoln made Ulysses S. Grant general-in-chief of union forces in march 1864?

because he beat stone wall jackson at a battle and he died soon after the battle poor stone wall lol :( .

What was Ulysses S. Grant height?

138 pounds seems like a reasonable guess. He was 5' 7" tall and rather slight in build.

What group makes the formal selection of the nation's president?

the vice president

Nice Guess. But sorry.. ENNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN WRONG!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Electoral Collage is responsible for electing the president. You had it mixed up. The President elects The Vice President when in office. And Again, nice guess.

What actors played Ulysses S. Grant in the movies?

Donald Crisp played General Grant in the 1915 silent epic movie "The Birth of a Nation".

In the 1930 movie "Only the Brave", General Grant was played by Guy Oliver.

Joseph Crehen played President Grant in "They Died with their Boots On" (1941) but he was not credited for it.

In John Wayne's 1959 "The Horse Soldiers", Stan Jonesplayed General Grant.

Harry Morgan played Grant in the 1962 version of "How the West Was Won".

Rod Steiger played him in the 1992 TV movie "Lincoln".

Senator Fred Thompson played General Grant in a 2007 TV movie "Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee". And Harry Bulkeleyplayed him in a 2007 TV movie "Sherman's March".

How did Ulysses S. Grant win the election of 1868?

Ulysses S. Grant won the vote due to the black voters, which numbered above 700,000. It was the first election in which African Americans were allowed to vote, and since Grant was a very popular Union General who helped to secure a win for the North and end slavery, the vote was his for the taking.

What caused Robert E. Lee surrender to Ulysses S. Grant?

Grant had Lee's forces completely surrounded with superior numbers. Lee did not have provisions or ammunition enough to fight a battle, and his forces had dwindled severely from desertion. To have fought would have been suicidal.

What state was Ulysses S. Grant born in?

general grant was born in point pleasant ohio general grant and president grant are the same people.

What did Ulysses S. Grant feel like when general Robert e lee surrendered?

Rather solemn - in fact, he told his men to stop cheering.

He could feel that it was a historic moment, and it brought out the noble side in what was normally a very plain character.

He gave remarkably lenient terms to Lee - no jailings or hangings, on condition that his men handed in their weapons and signed the pledge not to take up arms against the USA.

What did Ulysses S. Grant study in college?

Grant graduated from the US Military Academy at West Point, NY, in 1843. At that time the Military Academy did not grant degrees. It was only decades after Grant was dead that the Academy retroactively granted all past graduates a degree, in 1933, and began awarding all graduates a Bachelor of Science degree. He was commissioned as a brevet second lieutenant in the U.S. Army.

Where did Ulysses S. Grant live after he was president?

Grant lived in several different places. He was born Point Pleasant, Ohio and grew up in Georgetown, Ohio He went away to West Point, NY, for college. He fought in the Mexican War and was later stationed in California. He quit the army and lived near St. Louis for awhile, then moved to Galena, Illinois. After the Civil War, he lived in Washington, DC. After he was President, he moved to Mount McGregor, NY where he died.

Why was Ulysses S. Grant different from all previous union commanders?

He was the only commander to fight out his battle and never retreat...

This question is a tricky way of saying how was grant different from all union commanders..

Glad to answer this for you as i am 13 and just answered the very same question for my homework...

Did Robert E. Lee surrender to Ulysses S. Grant at Gettysburg?

No. Gettysburg was fought on July 1-3, 1863 and he didn't surrender until April 14, 1865. General Lee realized that he could not continue to fight not support his troops while they were in Pennsylvania, so he retreated back to Virginia. General Lee did not resign after the battle. Lee's army escaped and managed to return to Virginia.

Was Ulysses S. Grant good at horse back riding?

Grant had a special knack at training horses from his youth. People used to bring unruly horses to him to train. He liked to ride and was a good rider. In those days. horses were like cars of today. People noticed your horses and were impressed by them. A good rider can tell the difference in horses and enjoys a good one.

Did general Grant surrender to Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox court house?

The Appomattox Court House is southwest of Richmond, Virginia. The location was easy for both Robert E. Lee and US Grant to meet. There on April 9, 1865 Lee surrendered his troops to US Grant.