Ulysses S. Grant

By mattpyankov

  • Birth

    Hiram Ulysses Grant was born in Pleasant Point, Ohio to Hannah and Jesse Grant

  • Near Drowning

    Ulysses S, Grant almost drowned while fishing in his local pond at the age of 7. His fishing partner Daniel Ammen barely pulled him up in time to keep him from drowning.
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    West Point

    Hiram Ulysses Grant left for the U. S. Military Academy at West Point, New York. When registering, his name was put as Ulysses S. Grant. He would keep that name for the rest of his life.
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    Grant fights in the Mexican- American War

    Grant fought in this war under Zachary Taylor and came to become a well respected soldier.

  • Fredrick Dent Grant

    Ulysses S. Grant's first son was born to him and his wife on May 30, 1850 in St. Louis, Missouri

  • Ulysses S, Grant Jr.

    Ulysses S Grant's 2nd son, Ulysses S. Grant Jr, is born.

  • Nellie Grant Sartoris Jones

    Ulyyses S. Grant's first daughter was born near St. Louis. She married twice before becoming immobile after suffering a stroke.

  • Jesse Root Grant

    He was also born near St. Louis. He attended Columbia school of law. He ran for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1925.
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    Grant Fights in the Civil War

    Grant fought in the Civil War and became a well respected war hero for his many succeses, which ended with Grant accepting General Lee's surrender.

  • The Battle of Belmont

    This battle wa s Grant's first battle as a general. It gave his troops much needed experience. During the retreat, Grant's horse was shot out from under him.
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    Siege of Vicksburg

    One of Grant most important battles was the Siege of Vicksburg. After heavy losses attacking, he decided to besiege the city. It worked, and on July 4, 1863, the town surrendered.

  • The 3rd battle of Chattannooga

    After a stalemate occured here, Ulysses S. Grant was called upon to help win the battle. After the battle was won, it cemented his position as a good leader and general.

  • Grant gains control of all Union Armies

    Due to his great succeses earlier in the war, Lincoln gave Grant complete control over the whole Union army.
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    Presidency

    Ulysses S. Grant served as President of the U.S. for two terms as a Republican.

  • Serious Hip Injury

    While paying a taxi driver, Grant slipped on the pavement outside of his home and suffered a hurt hip. He was bedridden for weeks and he would walk with a cane for the rest of his life.

  • Death

    Ulysses S. Grant died surrounded by his family and his doctors of throat cancer. He lived a good, long life.