Timeline: Ulysses S. Grant

Apr 27, 1822

Grant Was Born

Ulysses S. Grant was born April 27, 1822, in Point Pleasant, Ohio.
he was born Hiram Ulysses. He was the first son of Hannah Simpson grant. The family moved to GeorgeTown,Ohio. (http://www.biography.com/people/ulysses-s-grant-9318285
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Period: Apr 27, 1822 to Jul 23, 1885

Ulysses S. Grant

Mar 12, 1839

Grant At West Point

When Hiram was 17, Jesse Grant im to enter West Point. In 1843, he graduated 21st out of 39 students. During his stay at West Point, he didn't get good grades but average grades.(http://www.biography.com/people/ulysses-s-grant-9318285) Exact Date Unkown
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Nov 29, 1842

A Christmas Carol

In the late 1842 Charles Dickens wroe the holiday classic A Chirstmas Carol. It features the story of a grumpy old man turning into a nice guy.(http://history1800s.about.com/od/timelines/a/1840-50timeline.htm) Exact date unkown.
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Aug 13, 1844

Grant In The Mexican War

During the Mexican-American War, Grant served as quartermaster, efficiently overseeing the movement of supplies. He got the opportunity to lead a company into combat and was credited for his bravery under attack.Exact date Unkown. (http://www.biography.com/people/ulysses-s-grant-9318285)

May 13, 1845

After the Mexican War

After the The Mexican War grant met his Wife Julia Dent. Before they got married Grant was shipped of with his unit to Fort Vancouver. Later that year the two got married.exact date unkown. (http://www.biography.com/people/ulysses-s-grant-9318285)

Sep 8, 1845

The Irish Potato Famine

The Irish potato famine, which would become known as The Great Famine, began with widespread failures of the potato crop.
Started around July ended in September.(http://history1800s.about.com/od/timelines/a/1840-50time
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Jul 21, 1846

Grant and his Family

Over the next six years, Grant was assigned to several posts, and the couple had four children. Grant began to drink making a bad reputation to his family.(http://www.biography.com/people/ulysses-s-grant-9318285)(exact date Unkown

Jul 31, 1854

Grant resignes from the Army

On July, 31, 1854, Ulysses S. Grant resigned from the Army amid allegations of heavy drinking and warnings of disciplinary action.Later on in 1854, Ulysses S. Grant moved his family back to Missouri,(http://www.biography.com/people/ulysses-s-grant-9318285)
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Apr 13, 1861

Back to the War

On April 13, 1861, "Confederate troops attacked Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina. this made Grant want to go back to War.He was appointed to command an unruly Twenty-first Illinois volunteer regiment. He used his combat skills to help aid his regiment. The Regiment was ready on September 21st 1861."http://www.biography.com/people/ulysses-s-grant-9318285)
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Feb 8, 1862

“Unconditional Surrender”

In February 1862, Grant’s ground forces attacked Fort Henry and Fort Donelson, taking them both. In the assault on Fort Donelson, he earned the moniker “Unconditional Surrender” Grant and he was promoted to major general.(http://www.biography.com/people/ulysses-s-grant-9318285)
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Apr 11, 1862

Bloodiest Battle

In April 1862, Ulysses S. Grant moved his men into enemy territory in what would prove to be one of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War. Confederate commanders Albert Sidney Johnston and P.G.T. Beauregard led a surprise attack against Grant’s forces nine miles south at Pittsburgh Landing. This is known as "The battle of Shiloh."(http://www.biography.com/people/ulysses-s-grant-9318285)
Exact day Unkown

Jul 13, 1863

General Grant

After Grant’s victory at Vicksburg and Chattanooga, Ulysses S. Grant was given command of all the Union armies. Exact day Unkown.(biography.com)
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Apr 9, 1865

The Civil War Comes to a End

On April 9, 1865, "Lee surrendered his army and the war was over. The two generals met at a farm near the village of Appomattox Court House and agreed to peace terms. In a magnanimous gesture, Grant allowed Lee’s men to return to their homes; none would be prisoners of war." (http://www.biography.com/people/ulysses-s-grant-9318285)