Articles related to "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.

General Grant, the Union commander of the Vicksburg campaign, went on a two-day drinking spree, frustrating a helpful reporter.

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.

Elizabeth Van Lew was a wealthy member of Richmond's southern elete--and a secret spy during the Civil War. General Ulysses S. Grant praised her for her espionage.

During the first half of the Civil War, things went badly for the Union Army. In July, 1863, however, two important battles would turn the tide in the North's favor.

Ackerman's book provides not only a detailed rendition of Garfield's murder, but also a close look at Gilded Age politics.

General Longstreet, Lee's right hand man during the Civil War, was assailed after the war for his political views and made a scapegoat for Confederate military failure.

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.

President Hayes won one of the most fiercely contested elections in American history. Hayes brought dignity, honesty and moderate reform to the White House.

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.

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.

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.

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.

In 1872 and 1912, a liberal or progressive faction of the Republican party broke away to organize their own party and nominate a candidate for president.

When President Harding appointed William Howard Taft to the Supreme Court in 1920, he helped him to fulfill a lifelong dream.

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.

Christmas trivia can make for a great ice breaker at holiday parties or for interesting conversation starters at school or work with friends.

On April 14, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln attended a play at Ford's Theatre. His decision to do so would prove fatal.

Frederick Douglass proved that one man can make a difference. He championed the cause of freedom and liberty for all men, regardless of color.

During the Civil War, the Union Army suffered crushing defeats under the command of seven different generals. The eighth and final general led the Union to victory.

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.

General Ulysses S. Grant accepted heavy casualties and a reputation as a "butcher.' But he refused to accept defeat. That's why the North won the Civil War.

Cochise led his people against the dual Mexican and American encroachment into his territory, becoming an American Folk Hero.

Sarah Palin is upper echelon when it comes to descent from the nation's colonial era founding families in New England.

The Confederate fortress at Vicksburg by the Mississippi river was considered to be one of the most important defensive positions positions in the Confederacy.

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.

This article will help students to learn the names and order and dates of office of American Presidents, as well as facts about the office of President.

While cranberries are nearly ubiquitous in American celebrations of Thanksgiving, there is some dispute about whether they were a part of the pilgrim's first thanksgiving

Black Friday's history is linked to financial conditions, some infamous. It is the day when shoppers get to stores early to find some of the best holiday gift deals.

Long before people claiming to be African princes with vast inheritances of dubious provenance hit the Internet, some very clever con artists were at work.

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.

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.

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.

Following the Civil War, the Credit Mobilier company used taxpayer money to bribe politicians and make profits for railroad executives at the expense of the people.

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.

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.

Grant's Farm is a popular family attraction in St. Louis with ties to President Grant and brewing giant Anheuser-Busch.

Numerous spirits reside at Marshall State Park, home of the discovery of gold.

There is a long tradition of lavish celebrations marking the inauguration of presidents.

Thanksgiving dinner just wouldn't be the same without cranberry sauce. Even if you don't eat it, the color and aroma alone let you know it's a special day.

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!

"The Assassin's Accomplice" examines the mores of nineteenth century America in regard to the sole female conspirator in the murder of Abraham Lincoln.

Montana, the 4th largest state in the US, is an unforgettable place of beauty for tourists who prefer vacations "off the beaten path".

As Barack Obama is sworn into the Presidential Office in January, will the top 3 USA travel destinations for 2009 be Washington DC, Illinois and Chicago, and Hawaii?

Sarah Palin descends from Mayflower pilgrim Richard Warren, about whom not much is known. It is estimated that Warren has 14 million descendants.

Political corruption has been a problem since the first Europeans settled in America. From officials to politicians, laws are circumvented to obtain riches and/or power.

Honest Grover Cleveland won the popular vote in three consecutive presidential elections, a feat shared by Andrew Jackson and exceeded only by Franklin Roosevelt

By 1890, the Redeemers returned the South to political "home rule" which led to the complete disenfranchisement of the new black electorate.

A 422-acre campus features four museums, four historic homes, living history demonstrations and an important battlefield.

The United States has always used the Fourth of July celebrations as a means to celebrate what unites us. On July 4th Americans focus on the successes of their nation.