Articles related to "Ulysses S Grant"
The Life of Ulysses S Grant
Late in the administration of President Johnson, General Ulysses S Grant argued with the President and in doing so; found himself aligned with the Radical Republicans.
the life of ulysses s grant • ulysses s grant • 18th president of the united states • ulysses s grant american civil war • grant's early career
Late in the administration of President Johnson, General Ulysses S Grant argued with the President and in doing so; found himself aligned with the Radical Republicans.
the life of ulysses s grant • ulysses s grant • 18th president of the united states • ulysses s grant american civil war • grant's early career
CRIMINALS IN THE WHITE HOUSE
Several Presidents had trouble with the law. Find out which ones and what offenses they committed.
andrew johnson • franklin pierce • ulysses s. grant • president • law
Several Presidents had trouble with the law. Find out which ones and what offenses they committed.
andrew johnson • franklin pierce • ulysses s. grant • president • law
The Last Backwards Step: Grant Takes Command
This article details the promotion of U.S. Grant to commander-in-chief of all Union forces.
ulysses s. grant • hiram ulysses grant • the wilderness campaign
This article details the promotion of U.S. Grant to commander-in-chief of all Union forces.
ulysses s. grant • hiram ulysses grant • the wilderness campaign
The Politics of Ulysses S. Grant
There has been much debate over the legacy of President Grant over the years, with some naming him among the worst, while others finding things to admire.
ulysses s. grant • american presidents • mexican-american war • zachary taylor • united states civil war
There has been much debate over the legacy of President Grant over the years, with some naming him among the worst, while others finding things to admire.
ulysses s. grant • american presidents • mexican-american war • zachary taylor • united states civil war
ELECTION SURPRISES: LINCOLN'S 1864 RE-ELECTION VICTORY
In early 1864, many Republicans thought Lincoln would not be re-elected. Lincoln agreed. Learn what happened to change everybody's opinion.
abraham lincoln • andrew johnson • ulysses s. grant • william techumseh sherman • phillip sheridan
In early 1864, many Republicans thought Lincoln would not be re-elected. Lincoln agreed. Learn what happened to change everybody's opinion.
abraham lincoln • andrew johnson • ulysses s. grant • william techumseh sherman • phillip sheridan
Just One More Vote
A look into the nasty politics surrounding the Andrew Johnson presidency and the factors that led to his impeachment by the Radical Republicans.
andrew johnson • radical republicans • reconstruction • civil war • confederate states of america
A look into the nasty politics surrounding the Andrew Johnson presidency and the factors that led to his impeachment by the Radical Republicans.
andrew johnson • radical republicans • reconstruction • civil war • confederate states of america
The Wilderness, Part III: No Turning Back
The last of the Wilderness article series describing the events of May 6 and 7.
ulysses s. grant • wilderness campaign • robert e. lee • john b. gordon • winfield scott hancock
The last of the Wilderness article series describing the events of May 6 and 7.
ulysses s. grant • wilderness campaign • robert e. lee • john b. gordon • winfield scott hancock
Why the South Lost or How the North Won?: Part 3
This is the final essay installment of the ways in which the Civil War has been interpreted and the factors leading the South down to defeat.
civil war • reconstruction • melanie storie • william t. sherman • ulysses s. grant
This is the final essay installment of the ways in which the Civil War has been interpreted and the factors leading the South down to defeat.
civil war • reconstruction • melanie storie • william t. sherman • ulysses s. grant
After Appomattox: What Became of “Billy Yank” and “Johnny Reb”?
This article addresses the post-war lives of some notable Civil War soldiers and leaders.
american reconstruction and the gilded age • melanie storie • civil war • military • abraham lincoln
This article addresses the post-war lives of some notable Civil War soldiers and leaders.
american reconstruction and the gilded age • melanie storie • civil war • military • abraham lincoln
Dark Horse by Kenneth D. Ackerman
Ackerman's book provides not only a detailed rendition of Garfield's murder, but also a close look at Gilded Age politics.
dark horse • kenneth d ackerman • assassination • james a garfield • stalwarts
Ackerman's book provides not only a detailed rendition of Garfield's murder, but also a close look at Gilded Age politics.
dark horse • kenneth d ackerman • assassination • james a garfield • stalwarts
Fort Vancouver
Fort Vancouver, Washington was established in 1824, by traders of the Hudson’s Bay Company. It was eventually moved closer to the Columbia River in 1829 to better accommodate the fur trade. It was the headquarters of the Pacific Northwest fur-trading empire. Christened with a bottle of rum by Governor Simpson on March 19, 1825, it got a grand start under the helm of Chief Factor John McLoughlin who commanded the fort for 20 years.
fort vancouver • washington • hudson’s bay company • john mcloughlin • governor simpson
Fort Vancouver, Washington was established in 1824, by traders of the Hudson’s Bay Company. It was eventually moved closer to the Columbia River in 1829 to better accommodate the fur trade. It was the headquarters of the Pacific Northwest fur-trading empire. Christened with a bottle of rum by Governor Simpson on March 19, 1825, it got a grand start under the helm of Chief Factor John McLoughlin who commanded the fort for 20 years.
fort vancouver • washington • hudson’s bay company • john mcloughlin • governor simpson
George Armstrong Custer
On December 5, 1839, a baby boy was born in a farmhouse in New Rumley, Ohio. Little did his parents know that one day his name would be known around the world.
george armstrong custer • custers last stand • little bighorn • south dakota • mary alward
On December 5, 1839, a baby boy was born in a farmhouse in New Rumley, Ohio. Little did his parents know that one day his name would be known around the world.
george armstrong custer • custers last stand • little bighorn • south dakota • mary alward
If You Lived at the Time of the Civil War
This is a great book for kids who love learning about the American Civil War. The bright illustrations brings the era to life.
great books for kids • civil war • history • reading • union
This is a great book for kids who love learning about the American Civil War. The bright illustrations brings the era to life.
great books for kids • civil war • history • reading • union
Mount Washington Cog Railway
The history of the Mount Washington Cog Railway is almost as exciting as the ride it provides. Join me for a fascinating look at how it all began.
mount washington cog railway • mount washington • mt washington • cog railway • steam locomotive
The history of the Mount Washington Cog Railway is almost as exciting as the ride it provides. Join me for a fascinating look at how it all began.
mount washington cog railway • mount washington • mt washington • cog railway • steam locomotive
Presidents in World War Two
Most were not famous at the time, but history would remember these presidents and sons of presidents more for what they would accomplish later than for the War.
presidents in the wwii • politicians in war • presidents in world war • president service in war • future us presidents serving in the military
Most were not famous at the time, but history would remember these presidents and sons of presidents more for what they would accomplish later than for the War.
presidents in the wwii • politicians in war • presidents in world war • president service in war • future us presidents serving in the military
The Bravest Woman in America: Part 2
My name is Ida Lewis. Last week I started to tell you about my life as a lighthouse keeper on Lime Rock, Rhode Island. This week I'm going to finish my story.
ida lewis • bravest woman in america • history for children • mary alward • mary m alward
My name is Ida Lewis. Last week I started to tell you about my life as a lighthouse keeper on Lime Rock, Rhode Island. This week I'm going to finish my story.
ida lewis • bravest woman in america • history for children • mary alward • mary m alward
The Life of Rutherford B Hayes
President Hayes won one of the most fiercely contested elections in American history. Hayes brought dignity, honesty and moderate reform to the White House.
the life of rutherford b hayes • the 19th president of the united states • rutherford b hayes • hayes enters politics • hayes american civil war
President Hayes won one of the most fiercely contested elections in American history. Hayes brought dignity, honesty and moderate reform to the White House.
the life of rutherford b hayes • the 19th president of the united states • rutherford b hayes • hayes enters politics • hayes american civil war
The Presidency of Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln's terms as President were dominated, of course, by the American Civil War. It is here that he earned his title as one of America's greatest Presidents.
presidency of abraham lincoln • american civil war • war between the states • emancipation proclamation • gettysburg address
Abraham Lincoln's terms as President were dominated, of course, by the American Civil War. It is here that he earned his title as one of America's greatest Presidents.
presidency of abraham lincoln • american civil war • war between the states • emancipation proclamation • gettysburg address
The Presidency of Andrew Johnson
New President Andrew Johnson was thrust into power and forced to find a way to unite a sharply divided country. The result, however, was his political downfall.
andrew johnson • abraham lincoln • confederacy • assassination of abraham lincoln • united states civil war
New President Andrew Johnson was thrust into power and forced to find a way to unite a sharply divided country. The result, however, was his political downfall.
andrew johnson • abraham lincoln • confederacy • assassination of abraham lincoln • united states civil war
The Presidency of William Taft
Theodore Roosevelt's plan to place William Taft into the Presidency as a hand-picked successor did not turn out as well as he had hoped, as Taft had a mind of his own.
william howard taft • payne aldrich act • tariff issue • interstate commerce commision • progressive republican party
Theodore Roosevelt's plan to place William Taft into the Presidency as a hand-picked successor did not turn out as well as he had hoped, as Taft had a mind of his own.
william howard taft • payne aldrich act • tariff issue • interstate commerce commision • progressive republican party
The Rise of William Howard Taft
From the earliest times of his career in law, William Howard Taft dreamed of being on the Supreme Court, and his life in public service served served to get him there.
william howard taft • alphonso taft • yale university • secretary of war • governor general of the phillipenes
From the earliest times of his career in law, William Howard Taft dreamed of being on the Supreme Court, and his life in public service served served to get him there.
william howard taft • alphonso taft • yale university • secretary of war • governor general of the phillipenes
Why the South Lost or How the North Won? : A Perception of the American Civil War
A look at how the Civil War has been interpreted and why the North's victory was not inevitable in 1861.
american reconstruction • melanie storie • appomattox • robert e. lee • ulysses s. grant
A look at how the Civil War has been interpreted and why the North's victory was not inevitable in 1861.
american reconstruction • melanie storie • appomattox • robert e. lee • ulysses s. grant
William Taft on the Supreme Court
When President Harding appointed William Howard Taft to the Supreme Court in 1920, he helped him to fulfill a lifelong dream.
william howard taft • payne aldrich act • tariff issue • interstate commerce commision • progressive republican party
When President Harding appointed William Howard Taft to the Supreme Court in 1920, he helped him to fulfill a lifelong dream.
william howard taft • payne aldrich act • tariff issue • interstate commerce commision • progressive republican party
We Are All Americans
He was both an Indian and a white man. A Seneca Chief and a Union Colonel. The first Native American to be Commissioner of Indian Affairs. This is Ely Parker.
ely s. parker • civil war • commissioner of indian affairs • seneca • iroquois confederacy
He was both an Indian and a white man. A Seneca Chief and a Union Colonel. The first Native American to be Commissioner of Indian Affairs. This is Ely Parker.
ely s. parker • civil war • commissioner of indian affairs • seneca • iroquois confederacy
7th Heaven Pays Tribute To Our Military Personnel
"7th Heaven" creator Brenda Hampton pays tribute to our armed forces personnel in a special episode of the series airing this week. PBS looks at the life and carrer of President Ulysses S. Grant.
7th heaven • brenda hampton • pbs • american experience • civil war
"7th Heaven" creator Brenda Hampton pays tribute to our armed forces personnel in a special episode of the series airing this week. PBS looks at the life and carrer of President Ulysses S. Grant.
7th heaven • brenda hampton • pbs • american experience • civil war
The Lincoln Assassination
On April 14, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln attended a play at Ford's Theatre. His decision to do so would prove fatal.
the lincoln assassination • timeline of a national tragedy • ford's theatre • john wilkes booth • our american cousin
On April 14, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln attended a play at Ford's Theatre. His decision to do so would prove fatal.
the lincoln assassination • timeline of a national tragedy • ford's theatre • john wilkes booth • our american cousin
Frederick Douglass
Frederick Douglass proved that one man can make a difference. He championed the cause of freedom and liberty for all men, regardless of color.
frederick douglass • slavery in america • the u.s. civil war • abraham lincoln • the ku klux klan
Frederick Douglass proved that one man can make a difference. He championed the cause of freedom and liberty for all men, regardless of color.
frederick douglass • slavery in america • the u.s. civil war • abraham lincoln • the ku klux klan
INAUGURAL ABSENCES, PART II
President Andrew John and President-elect Ulysses S. Grant did not like each other. Johnson refused to even ride in the same carriage as Grant. In this article, we examine the reasons and the story behind their feud.
johnson • grant • white house • election • president
President Andrew John and President-elect Ulysses S. Grant did not like each other. Johnson refused to even ride in the same carriage as Grant. In this article, we examine the reasons and the story behind their feud.
johnson • grant • white house • election • president
PRESIDENTIAL FEUDS, PART II
The bitter political struggles during Reconstruction were the background for one of the shortest but most bitter political feuds in our history. Andrew Johnson and Ulysses S. Grant engaged in a very personal feud that resulted in Johnson refusing to attend Grant inauguration rather than having to ride in the same carriage with him. In this article, we examine this intense feud.
johnson • grant • reconstruction • lee • civil war
The bitter political struggles during Reconstruction were the background for one of the shortest but most bitter political feuds in our history. Andrew Johnson and Ulysses S. Grant engaged in a very personal feud that resulted in Johnson refusing to attend Grant inauguration rather than having to ride in the same carriage with him. In this article, we examine this intense feud.
johnson • grant • reconstruction • lee • civil war
PRESIDENTIAL RATING POLLS
Presidential rating polls are a regular part of election year activities. Look at a couple of polls and see how your opinions compare to the "experts."
president • polls • ratings
Presidential rating polls are a regular part of election year activities. Look at a couple of polls and see how your opinions compare to the "experts."
president • polls • ratings
The Rutherford B. Hayes Presidency
Rutherford B. Hayes is not among the most well-known Presidents of the United States, but he played an important role in determining the shape of the union after the war.
rutherford b. hayes • republican presidents • radical reconstruction • republican party history • american presidents
Rutherford B. Hayes is not among the most well-known Presidents of the United States, but he played an important role in determining the shape of the union after the war.
rutherford b. hayes • republican presidents • radical reconstruction • republican party history • american presidents
LESSONS LEARNED: U.S. GRANT
Ulysses S. Grant learned some important lessons early in life that helped make him a great historical figure. Examine these lessons and see the effect they had on our history.
grant • bucknet • civil war • president • west point
Ulysses S. Grant learned some important lessons early in life that helped make him a great historical figure. Examine these lessons and see the effect they had on our history.
grant • bucknet • civil war • president • west point
All the Presidents' Children
The White House, probably the most famous building in America, is a glass house. The private lives of its residents are on display for the country (and sometimes the world) to see. But in an age when books about the presidents' lives are published almost daily, one area of White House life has been consistently ignored -- that of the many kids, children and grandchildren of presidents, who have lived at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
white house • children • presidents • history • books
The White House, probably the most famous building in America, is a glass house. The private lives of its residents are on display for the country (and sometimes the world) to see. But in an age when books about the presidents' lives are published almost daily, one area of White House life has been consistently ignored -- that of the many kids, children and grandchildren of presidents, who have lived at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
white house • children • presidents • history • books
Grant Gets Noticed
Early on, Union leadership realized that the West would be an important battleground in winning the war. William Tecumseh Sherman commented on this importance: “Whatever nation gets control of the Ohio, Mississippi, and Missouri Rivers, will control the continent.” This became an opportunity for Ulysses S. Grant.
grant • civil war • union • confederate • fort henry
Early on, Union leadership realized that the West would be an important battleground in winning the war. William Tecumseh Sherman commented on this importance: “Whatever nation gets control of the Ohio, Mississippi, and Missouri Rivers, will control the continent.” This became an opportunity for Ulysses S. Grant.
grant • civil war • union • confederate • fort henry
Migraines - Not Just a Headache
Is your headache a migraine? This brief overview of migraine headaches may help you decide.
headache • migraine • aura
Is your headache a migraine? This brief overview of migraine headaches may help you decide.
headache • migraine • aura
Sarah Palin's Ancestry: Solid New England
Sarah Palin is upper echelon when it comes to descent from the nation's colonial era founding families in New England.
sarah palin's new england ancestry • mayflower lineage for vice presidential candidate • sarah palin's mayflower ancestry • sarah palin descends from founding families • plymouth colony families
Sarah Palin is upper echelon when it comes to descent from the nation's colonial era founding families in New England.
sarah palin's new england ancestry • mayflower lineage for vice presidential candidate • sarah palin's mayflower ancestry • sarah palin descends from founding families • plymouth colony families
The Battle of Vicksburg
The Confederate fortress at Vicksburg by the Mississippi river was considered to be one of the most important defensive positions positions in the Confederacy.
the battle of vicksburg • major confederate setback • general grant’s plan • sailing to victory • disaster for the confederates
The Confederate fortress at Vicksburg by the Mississippi river was considered to be one of the most important defensive positions positions in the Confederacy.
the battle of vicksburg • major confederate setback • general grant’s plan • sailing to victory • disaster for the confederates
A FOOTNOTE TO HISTORY
Old houses have pasts. Since Mississippi takes pride in its old houses, it has a lot of stories to tell. This is the story of one house.
mississippi • u. s. grant • general grant • walter place • julia grant
Old houses have pasts. Since Mississippi takes pride in its old houses, it has a lot of stories to tell. This is the story of one house.
mississippi • u. s. grant • general grant • walter place • julia grant
Advice for a New American President
Every four years a new president takes an oath of office. Even if re-elected that president begins a new term, with a new opportunity based upon lessons of old.
advice to the new president • presidents come and go • advice to the president • white house • office of the president elect
Every four years a new president takes an oath of office. Even if re-elected that president begins a new term, with a new opportunity based upon lessons of old.
advice to the new president • presidents come and go • advice to the president • white house • office of the president elect
Bok Tower Gardens
A stunning memorial to one of the United States' most successful editors, Edward William Bok.
edward william bok • bok tower gardens • lake wales • florida • editor
A stunning memorial to one of the United States' most successful editors, Edward William Bok.
edward william bok • bok tower gardens • lake wales • florida • editor
Descent from Puritan John Lothrop
Rev. John Lothrop (or Lathrop), an Anglican priest, was imprisoned in England for his independent views and released on the condition that he head for America.
puritan john lothrop • rev. john lathrop • founder of barnstable massachusetts • lothrop an english prisoner • lothrop family
Rev. John Lothrop (or Lathrop), an Anglican priest, was imprisoned in England for his independent views and released on the condition that he head for America.
puritan john lothrop • rev. john lathrop • founder of barnstable massachusetts • lothrop an english prisoner • lothrop family
Elizabeth Cady Stanton: Woman's Rights Activist
Elizabeth Cady Stanton helped found the American woman's rights movement, led the Seneca Falls Convention, wrote The Woman's Bible and brought about change for women.
elizabeth cady stanton and the woman's rights move • elizabeth cady stanton's ideas about temperance • elizabeth cady stanton's political stance • founders of the seneca falls convention • susan b. anthony
Elizabeth Cady Stanton helped found the American woman's rights movement, led the Seneca Falls Convention, wrote The Woman's Bible and brought about change for women.
elizabeth cady stanton and the woman's rights move • elizabeth cady stanton's ideas about temperance • elizabeth cady stanton's political stance • founders of the seneca falls convention • susan b. anthony
Famous People Who Have Filed for Bankruptcy
If you are considering bankruptcy, you may feel alone and hopeless. Read this and see that anyone can face this situation and still be successful.
famous people who have filed for bankruptcy • bankruptcy • celebrity bankruptcies • deciding to file bankruptcy • dealing emotionally with bankruptcy
If you are considering bankruptcy, you may feel alone and hopeless. Read this and see that anyone can face this situation and still be successful.
famous people who have filed for bankruptcy • bankruptcy • celebrity bankruptcies • deciding to file bankruptcy • dealing emotionally with bankruptcy
General Ambrose Everett Burnside
General Burnside was an American Civil War officer and popular Rhode Island politician who invented a new type of rifle and had a men's whiskers style named after him.
general ambrose everett burnside • general burnside • general ambrose burnside • burnside's political career • burnside's service in the american civil war
General Burnside was an American Civil War officer and popular Rhode Island politician who invented a new type of rifle and had a men's whiskers style named after him.
general ambrose everett burnside • general burnside • general ambrose burnside • burnside's political career • burnside's service in the american civil war
Ghosts of Fort Monroe
Battlefields are not the only haunts of ghosts of the military and wars. Bases are also haunted. Ft. Monroe is home to famous and unknown ghosts.
haunted fort monroe • military ghosts • historical ghosts • prominent ghosts • famous hauntings
Battlefields are not the only haunts of ghosts of the military and wars. Bases are also haunted. Ft. Monroe is home to famous and unknown ghosts.
haunted fort monroe • military ghosts • historical ghosts • prominent ghosts • famous hauntings
Grierson's Cavalry Raid: An Essential Element in the Vicksburg Campaign
The story of the great cavalry raid by Col. Benjamin Grierson during the latter stages of the Vicksburg Campaign.
grierson's raid • american civil war • vicksburg campaign
The story of the great cavalry raid by Col. Benjamin Grierson during the latter stages of the Vicksburg Campaign.
grierson's raid • american civil war • vicksburg campaign
History of Inaugural Balls
There is a long tradition of lavish celebrations marking the inauguration of presidents.
obama • inaugural balls • presidential parties • washington • clinton
There is a long tradition of lavish celebrations marking the inauguration of presidents.
obama • inaugural balls • presidential parties • washington • clinton
Key West Lighthouse One of the Oldest In Nation
Touring Key West Lighthouse and Keepers Quarters gives you a rare glimpse into Key West's history. And kids shouldn't miss climbing 80 feet up to the observation deck!
key west light house • henry flagler • ernest hemingway • stella maris • overseas railway
Touring Key West Lighthouse and Keepers Quarters gives you a rare glimpse into Key West's history. And kids shouldn't miss climbing 80 feet up to the observation deck!
key west light house • henry flagler • ernest hemingway • stella maris • overseas railway
Mary Surratt and the Plot to Kill Lincoln
"The Assassin's Accomplice" examines the mores of nineteenth century America in regard to the sole female conspirator in the murder of Abraham Lincoln.
the assassins accomplice • kate clifford larson • "ohn wilkes booth • the plot to kill lincoln • lincolns assassination
"The Assassin's Accomplice" examines the mores of nineteenth century America in regard to the sole female conspirator in the murder of Abraham Lincoln.
the assassins accomplice • kate clifford larson • "ohn wilkes booth • the plot to kill lincoln • lincolns assassination
Montana: Home Where The Buffalo Roam
Montana, the 4th largest state in the US, is an unforgettable place of beauty for tourists who prefer vacations "off the beaten path".
montana • buffalo • lewis and clark • charles russell • glacier national park
Montana, the 4th largest state in the US, is an unforgettable place of beauty for tourists who prefer vacations "off the beaten path".
montana • buffalo • lewis and clark • charles russell • glacier national park
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