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Ulysses S. Grant - Eighteenth President

Learn more about this famous General and US President.
Ulysses S. Grant - Eighteenth President of the United States
Learn more about the 18th president of the United States, Ulysses S. Grant. This biography describes his early childhood through his career before the presidency to his time as president and his retirement.
First Inaugural Address
After refusing to ride in the same carriage with President Andrew Johnson, Ulysses took the oath of office on March 4, 1869. Read his inaugural address here.
Portrait of Ulysses S. Grant
This portrait of Grant shows him in uniform and was taken during the Civil War.
Timeline: Ulysses S. Grant
From his birth in 1822 to his death in 1885, follow the life of this enigmatic, powerful figure of the Civil War and Reconstruction.
Ulysses S Grant Biography
Read the official White House biography of Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th president of the United States.
Ulysses S. Grant - Eighteenth President - Fast Facts
Learn about the key points of Ulysses S. Grant's presidency.
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