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Grant's Birth
Ulysses S. Grant was born in Point Pleasant, Ohio, to Jesse Root Grant and Hannah Grant on April 27th, 1822. -
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Grant's Military Education
Ulysses S. Grant started attending West Point Military Academy in May of 1839. He graduated 21st of 39 in his class in 1843. -
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Grant in the Mexican War
Ulysses S. Grant supervised the army's supplies when the Mexican War broke out, but also saw action in the war. -
Grant Resigns from the Army
Ulysses S. Grant resigned from the army because he felt too distant from his family and because there were accusations of him drinking heavily. -
Grant Rejoins the Army
Ulysses S. Grant rejoined the Army in 1861 when the Civil War broke out. -
Grant's Success at Vicksburg
Ulysses S. Grant won a hard-fought battle at Vicksburg, Mississippi using genius tactics. This marked the turning point of the Civil War. -
Grant's Promotion to Lieutenant General
Ulysses S. Grant was promoted to lieutenant general in March 1864 by President Abraham Lincoln and took command of the Union army. -
The Civil War Ends
Ulysses S. Grant accepted the surrender of Robert E. Lee, causing the end of the Civil War on May 9, 1865.