Ulysses S. Grant
Ulysses S. Grant
Ulysses S. Grantwas the 18th President of the United States. As Commanding General of the United States Army, Grant worked closely with President Abraham Lincoln to lead the Union Army to victory over the Confederacy in the American Civil War. He implemented Congressional Reconstruction, often at odds with Lincoln's successor, Andrew Johnson. Twice elected president, Grant led the Republicans in their effort to remove the vestiges of Confederate nationalism and slavery, protect African-American citizenship, and support economic prosperity nationwide. His...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionUS President
Date of Birth27 April 1822
CityPoint Pleasant, OH
CountryUnited States of America
Whatever there is of greatness in the United States, or indeed in any other country, is due to labor. The laborer is the author of all greatness and wealth. Without labor there would be no government, no leading class, and nothing to preserve.
The United States, knowing no distinction of her own citizens on account of religion or nationality, naturally believes in a civilization the world over which will secure the same universal laws.
When news of the surrender first reached our lines our men commenced firing a salute of a hundred guns in honor of the victory. I at once sent word, however, to have it stopped. The Confederates were now our prisoners, and we did not want to exult over their downfall.
I appreciate the fact, and am proud of it, that the attentions I am receiving are intended more for our country than for me personally.
My failures have been errors in judgment, not of intent.
I know no method to secure the repeal of bad or obnoxious laws so effective as their stringent execution.
I only knew what was in my mind, and I wished to express it clearly
There never was a time when, in my opinion, some way could not be found to prevent the drawing of the sword.
There are but few important events in the affairs of men brought about by their own choice.
Retreat? NO. I propose to attach at daylight and whip them.
The friend in my adversity I shall always cherish most.
The fact is I think I am a verb instead of a personal pronoun. A verb is anything that signifies to be; to do; or to suffer. I signify all three.
If men make war in slavish obedience to rules, they will fail.
I will not move my army without onions.