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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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Was Ulysses S Grant a Republican or Democrat?
President Grants own words Reasons for Being a Republicanby Ulysses S. Grant (1822-1885) September 28, 1880 Delivered by the retired president before a Republican gathering in Warren, Ohio. ----
IN view of the known character of the speaker who is to address you to-day, and his long public career, and association with the leading statesmen of this country for the past twenty years, it would not be becoming in me to detain you with many remarks of my own. But it may be proper for me to account to you on the first occasion of my presiding at political meetings for the faith that is in me. I am a Republican, as the two great political parties are now divided, because the Republican party is a national party seeking the greatest good for the greatest number of citizens. There is not a precinct in this vast nation where a Democrat can not cast his ballot and have it counted as cast. No matter what the prominence of the opposite party, he can proclaim his political opinions, even if he is only one among a thousand, without fear and without proscription on account of his opinions. There are fourteen States, and localities in some other States, where Republicans have not this privilege. This is one reason why I am a Republican. But I am a Republican for many other reasons. The Republican party assures protection to life and property, the public credit, and the payment of the debts of the government, State, county, or municipality, so far as it can control. The Democratic party does no promise this; if it does, it has broken its promises to the extent of hundreds of millions, as many Northern Democrats can testify to their sorrow. I am a Republican, as between the existing parties, because it fosters the production of the field and farm, and of manufactories, and it encourages the general education of the poor as well as the rich. The Democratic party discourages all these when in absolute power. The Republican party is a party of progress, and of liberty toward its opponents. It encourages the poor to strive to better their children, to enable them to compete successfully with their more fortunate associates, and, in fine, it secures an entire equality before the law of every citizen, no matter what his race, nationality, or previous condition. It tolerates no privileged class. Every one has the opportunity to make himself all he is capable of. Ladies and gentlemen, do you believe this can be truthfully said in the greater part of fourteen of the States of this Union to-day which the Democratic party control absolutely? The Republican party is a party of principles; the same principles prevailing wherever it has a foothold. The Democratic party is united in but one thing, and that is in getting control of the government in all its branches. It is for internal improvement at the expense of the government in one section and against this in another. It favors repudiation of solemn obligations in one section and honest payment of its debts in another, where public opinion will not tolerate any other view. It favors fiat money in one place and good money in another. Finally, it favors the pooling of all issues not favored by the Republicans, to the end that it may secure the one principle upon which the party is a most harmonious unit--namely, getting control of the government in all its branches. I have been in some part of every State lately in rebellion within the last year. I was most hospitably received at every place where I stopped. My receptions were not by the Union class alone, but by all classes, without distinction. I had a free talk with many who were against me in war, and who have been against the Republican party ever since. They were, in all instances, reasonable men, judging by what they said. I believed then, and believe now, that they sincerely want a break-up in this "Solid South" political condition. They see that it is to their pecuniary interest, as well as to their happiness, that there should be harmony and confidence between all sections. They want to break away from the slavery which binds them to a party name. They want a pretext that enough of them can unite upon to make it respectable. Once started, the Solid South will go as Kukluxism did before, as is so admirably told by Judge Tourgee in his "Fool's Errand." When the break comes, those who start it will be astonished to find how many of their friends have been in favor of it for a long time, and have only been waiting to see some one take the lead. This desirable solution can only be attained by the defeat, and continued defeat, of the Democratic party as now constituted.
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What was the birth order of Ulysses S. Grant's children?
His brothers and sisters were: : a. Samuel Simpson Grant (1825-1861) : b. Clara Rachel (1828-1865) : c. Virginia Paine ("Jennie")(1832-1881) : d. Orvil Lynch (1835-1881) : e. Mary Frances (1839-1905) For the source and more detailed information concerning this subject, click on the related links section indicated below.
What were some failures of Ulysses S. Grant?
Mis-judging the situation at Shiloh, allowing the Confederates to catch them unawares on the first day.
Endorsing the order of General Meade to stand-down a black brigade that had been rehearsed for the Battle of the Crater (Petersburg) and send in an unrehearsed white brigade, because he feared it would be annihilated and he would risk accusations of treating black troops as expendable.
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Ordering three of Corps of the Army of the Potomac to effect a massive penetration of the Confederate center and right at Cold Harbor, on June 3, 1864. The attack failed and cost 7,000 dead or wounded to the Federals.
Deciding to order a massive attack against the strong fortifications of Vicksburg, on May 22, 1863, which cost 3,200 casualties, despite the previous bloody failure occurred on May 19, instead of starting a regular siege of the town.
What two major battles events was Ulysses S. Grant associated with?
Shiloh and Vicksburg, but there were many more: Fort Donelson, Champion's Hill, Chattanooga, The Wilderness, Spotsylvania, Cold Harbor Siege of Petersburg, Five Forks, Appomattox etc.
What was Ulysses S. Grant's military background?
He graduated at West Point and was appointed Second Lieutenant of the infantry.
He participated in the war against the Mexico distinguishing himself in many fighting, especially in the seize of Mexico City. In the course of that campaign he was also appointed as Quartermaster, commitment he successfully carried on for a long time gaining a precious experience in the logistics.
In 1852 he was sent to the Pacific Coast, where he was promoted Captain.
In 1854 he resigned from the Army.
Did Ulysses S. Grant fight for the north or south?
The North. He was an ex-regular officer who was re-commissioned as a Colonelon the outbreak of war, with a little help from politicians in Ohio.
What president is buried in Grant's Tomb in New York City?
He and his wife Julia are entombed in a monument called Grant's Tomb. The tomb is located on the West Side of Upper Manhattan, in the Morningside Heights neighborhood. The address is Riverside Drive at West 122nd Street.
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How many brothers and sisters did Ulysses S. Grant have?
He had three sisters and two brothers , who were
- Samuel Simpson Grant ( Sep. 23, 1825- Sep. 13, 1861)
- Clara Rachel Grant (Dec. 11, 1828- Mar. 6, 1865) (unmarried)
- Virginia Paine Grant Corbin ("Jennie")(Feb. 20, 1832- Mar. 28, 1881) married Abel Rathbone Corbin
- Orvil Lynch Grant ( May 15, 1835- Aug. 1, 1881)
- Mary Frances Grant Cramer ( July 28,1839- Apr. 5, 1905) married Michael John Cramer.
What presidents nickname was useless s grant?
Can only have been Ulysses S. Grant - never heard that one, although he was not one of the great Presidents, perhaps not even a good one.
Was Ulysses S. Grant a rebel a Yankee or neutral?
Grant was the general in command of all union (i.e. Yankee) forces at the end of the Civil War.
Why did ex-slaves vote for Ulysses S. Grant?
Grant was the union general who won the War for the North which freed the slaves forever. They were grateful. Furthermore, the Democratic party in the South was formed to oppose the occupation government set up by the North. Many of its members were former KKK members and veterans of the Confederate Army. Ex-slaves had no place in the Democratic Party and so almost all voted Republican for many years. (Grant was a Republican.)
What 3 things do Ulysses S. Grant and Rutherford Hayes have in common?
The answer to this question is very long and boring so you should just stop reading because I'm not going to tell you!
What battlefield event damage Ulysses s. grants rising military reputation?
The near-disaster at Shiloh in Tennessee, April 6-7, 1862,when he was caught off-guard, and his whole army nearly pushed into the Tennessee River. They rallied just in time, then reinforcements arrived, and the enemy commander Albert S. Johnson was killed. The battle was then hailed as an important Union victory but critized in the press. THe uniion lost over 13,000 men; the Confederates about 10,700.
What battlefield event damaged Ulysses s grants rising military reputations?
The near-disaster at Shiloh in Tennessee, April 6-7, 1862,when he was caught off-guard, and his whole army nearly pushed into the Tennessee River. They rallied just in time, then reinforcements arrived, and the enemy commander Albert S. Johnson was killed. The battle was then hailed as an important Union victory but critized in the press. THe uniion lost over 13,000 men; the Confederates about 10,700.
What actions did Ulysses S. Grant take to change the reservation system?
I am not sure what you mean by "reservation system " in your question. Grant was president in the 1800's and there would not have been a reservation system that I can think of. If you like to make your question clearer I will be glad to answer it.
Why did General Ulysses S Grant fight for the Union?
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