2. #18 – Ulysses S. Grant

3. Born: April 27, 1822 Born: April 27, 1822 Birthplace: Point Pleasant, Ohio Birthplace: Point Pleasant, Ohio Political Party: republican Political Party: republican Term: 1869-1877 (2 terms) Term: 1869-1877 (2 terms) Children: 4; 3 boys and 1 girl Children: 4; 3 boys and 1 girl Nickname: “Unconditional Surrender Grant” Nickname: “Unconditional Surrender Grant” Died: July 23, 1885 Died: July 23, 1885

4. #18 – Ulysses S. Grant His real name was Hiram Ulysses Grant. He changed his name to Ulysses Simpson Grant when he entered West Point. His real name was Hiram Ulysses Grant. He changed his name to Ulysses Simpson Grant when he entered West Point. 1839-43: attended West Point. 1839-43: attended West Point. Ranked 21 st out of 39 in his class. Ranked 21 st out of 39 in his class. He was the best horseman in his class. He was the best horseman in his class. 1843-53: served in the US Army, rising to the rank of Captain. 1843-53: served in the US Army, rising to the rank of Captain.

5. #18 – Ulysses S. Grant 1848: married Julia Dent 1848: married Julia Dent 1853-54: Stationed at Fort Humboldt in California. He was forced to resign because of drunken behavior. 1853-54: Stationed at Fort Humboldt in California. He was forced to resign because of drunken behavior. After resigning from the military he failed at many occupations: After resigning from the military he failed at many occupations: Farming, real estate, clerical work… failed at all of these jobs. Farming, real estate, clerical work… failed at all of these jobs.

6. #18 – Ulysses S. Grant 1860: Moved to Galena, Illinois. He became a clerk for his father and brother’s leather store. 1860: Moved to Galena, Illinois. He became a clerk for his father and brother’s leather store. 1861: appointed Colonel of the 21 st Illinois volunteers. 1861: appointed Colonel of the 21 st Illinois volunteers. 1861: appointed Brigadier General in charge of the Army of the Tennessee. His objective was to secure the Mississippi river for the Union. 1861: appointed Brigadier General in charge of the Army of the Tennessee. His objective was to secure the Mississippi river for the Union.

7. #18 – Ulysses S. Grant 1862: Victorious at Fort Donnelson and Fort Henry. 1862: Victorious at Fort Donnelson and Fort Henry. 1862: victory at the Battle of Shiloh. 1862: victory at the Battle of Shiloh. 1863: Siege of Vicksburg – Union Victory! 1863: Siege of Vicksburg – Union Victory! 1864: appointed General in Chief (3 star general) of all Union Armies. 1864: appointed General in Chief (3 star general) of all Union Armies. April 9, 1865: Signs the official surrender papers with General Lee. April 9, 1865: Signs the official surrender papers with General Lee.

8. 1867-68: served as interim Secretary of War under Pres. Johnson. 1867-68: served as interim Secretary of War under Pres. Johnson. 1869-1877: elected the 18 th President of the US – elected as a “war hero” 1869-1877: elected the 18 th President of the US – elected as a “war hero” #18 – Ulysses S. Grant

9. 1870 – signs the 15 th amendment – All males have the right to vote. 1870 – signs the 15 th amendment – All males have the right to vote. 1876: Indian Wars- Custer’s Last Stand. Also known as The Battle of the Little Bighorn. 1876: Indian Wars- Custer’s Last Stand. Also known as The Battle of the Little Bighorn.

10. #18 – Ulysses S. Grant 1878: went on a world tour. Everyone wants to see the “War Hero” 1878: went on a world tour. Everyone wants to see the “War Hero” 1884: lost all his money in bad investments. 1884: lost all his money in bad investments. 1884: Began writing his “Personal Memoirs” 1884: Began writing his “Personal Memoirs” 1884: gets cancer of the throat. 1884: gets cancer of the throat. July 23, 1885: died of cancer. He finishes his memoirs shortly before his death. The Memoirs become a best seller. July 23, 1885: died of cancer. He finishes his memoirs shortly before his death. The Memoirs become a best seller.

11. Interesting Facts: 1869: transcontinental railroad completed. 1869: transcontinental railroad completed. 1869: Wyoming becomes the first state to allow women the right to vote. 1869: Wyoming becomes the first state to allow women the right to vote. 1870: 15 th amendment passed – all males have the right to vote. 1870: 15 th amendment passed – all males have the right to vote. 1871: Department of Justice created. 1871: Department of Justice created. Oct. 8, 1871: The Great Chicago fire. Oct. 8, 1871: The Great Chicago fire. 1873: 5 year depression 1873: 5 year depression 1876: “Custer’s Last Stand” the Battle of the Little Bighorn. 1876: “Custer’s Last Stand” the Battle of the Little Bighorn. 1876: telephone is invented – Alexander Grahm Bell. 1876: telephone is invented – Alexander Grahm Bell.

12. States admitted: 1876: Colorado 1876: Colorado