Ulysses S. Grant Childhood

Our 18th president, Ulysses S. Grant, was considered and proved to be a “critical and financial success”. Born the son of a tanner and a businessman, Ulysses S. Grant has made a huge impact on the United States of America.

Ulysses S. Grant was born on April 27th, 1822 in point pleasant Ohio.According to Grant, he had what he describes as an “uneventful” childhood. His parents were Jesse Grant, and Hannah Gant. He had 5 siblings, Simpson Grant, Clara Grant, Orville Grant, Jennie Grant, and Mary Grant. Jesse Grant forced his son Ulysses to go to West point, a military school. Grant’s birth name was “Hiram Ulysses Grant” but when he was enrolled into West Point, his name was entered wrong, so he just started going by Ulysses S. Grant. Ulysses S. Grant’s childhood wasn’t filled with excitement, but he grew up to be a huge success.

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Grant was known for being the lead general of the troops during the American Civil War. Grant fought in several wars, including the battle of Belmont, Fort Henry, battle of Shiloh, the battle of Vicksburg, and the battle of Chattanooga. In 1862, Grant had his first major victory when he captured Fort Donelson in Tennessee. Ulysses S. Grant was the general and commander of the majority of his battles. The hard work of Grant got him far through life and fame forever.

Ulysses S. Grant died on July 23rd, 1885. Born in Ohio, this tanner's son changed history forever. Even though he had an uneventful childhood, Ulysses S. Grant had an action packed older life and had many exciting experiences. Ulysses S. Grant was given the nickname “unconditional surrender Grant” when he replied “no terms except unconditional and immediate surrender can be accepted…”. He spent his final days penning his memoirs, which were published the year he died and proved a critical and financial success. General or president, Ulysses S. Grant will be in the history books