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Essay Archive - The Life of Ulysses S. Grant
The Life of Ulysses S. Grant
Ulysses S. Grant was a heroic figure for many reasons. He was a
great leader of the Union forces during the Civil War. He won many battles
and held the Union together. His presidential years also had positive
outcomes of the future of the United States.
Grant's life was a long and interesting one. He was born at Point
Pleasant, OH on April 27, 1822 (World Book CD-ROM, 1995). He was the son of
Hannah Simpson and Jesse Grant (World Book CD-ROM, 1995). After he got out
of school he went to West Point Military Academy and graduated 21st in his
class of 39 ....
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