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President Ulyses S. Grant

1869

Ulysses Simpson Grant is the 18th President of the United States serving from 1869 until 1877.
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Vice Pres.

Schuyler Colfax was Grant's first Vice President.
Colfax was known as the "Christian Statesman" and the "Smiler."
Colfax was born in New York City, New York on March 23, 1823.
He died in Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minnesota on January 13, 1885.

First Lady

Julia (Dent) Grant was First Lady and they had 4 children.

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Grant was a Republican from Ohio.
He was known for being honest but surrounded by dishonest characters.
The 15th Amendment was ratified in 1870, giving all qualified male citizens the right to vote.

Inaug. Addr.

"... I ask patient forbearance one toward another throughout the land, and a determined effort on the part of every citizen to do his share toward cementing a happy union; and I ask the prayers of the nation to Almighty God in behalf of this consummation." - President Ulysses Simpson Grant, First Inaugural address.

Quotes

"The truth is I am more of a farmer than a soldier. . . .I never went into the army without regret and never retired without pleasure." - Ulysses Simpson Grant.
"The Southern rebellion was largely the outgrowth of the Mexican war. Nations, like individuals, are punished for their transgressions. We got our punishment in the most sanguinary and expensive war of modern times." - President Ulysses S. Grant.

1873

President Ulysses Simpson Grant begins his second term as President of the United States.
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Vice Pres.

Henry Wilson was Grant's second Vice President.
He has also served as Governor of, and U.S. Senator from, Massachusetts.
Wilson was born in Farmington, Strafford County, New Hampshire on February 16, 1812.
He died in office of a stroke at the U.S. Capitol Building, Washington, D.C on November 22, 1875.
The President Pro Tempore, Thomas W. Ferry, of the Senate was next in line to succeed to the presidency.

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Grant was a Republican from Ohio.
Grant was once fined $20.00 for speeding ... on his horse.
Grant completed his memoirs though he had throat cancer and with the help of Mark Twain they were published.
Although he considered his intentions all noble, upon leaving the White House he apologized for his errors of judgment.

Inaug. Addr.

"Rather do I believe that our Great Maker is preparing the world, in His own good time, to become one nation, speaking one language, and when armies and navies will be no longer required." - President Ulysses Simpson Grant, Second Inaugural address.

Quotes

"I have never advocated war except as a means of peace." - President Ulysses S. Grant.
"My failures have been errors of judgment, not of intent." - President Ulysses S. Grant.

Birth Death

Ulysses S. Grant was born April 27, 1822 in Point Pleasant, Ohio.
Grant wrote his memoirs knowing he had throat cancer. He died July 23, 1885 in Mount McGregor, New York.

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