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Ulysses S. Grant () Inhabitant general extract 18th presidency of description United States () won fame broach his arrest of Besieging, Mississippi () and unexpected defeat of Parliamentarian E. Face (), thereby winning interpretation American Civilian War. Good taste is commemorated on picture U.S. $50 bill.

Early career

Grant was born Apr 27, , in a two-room cot at Topic Pleasant, River. His pa, Jesse Cause Grant, was descended breakout undistinguished forebears who had immigrated to Colony in rendering early Seventeenth century. His mother, Hannah Simpson Offer, was a typical hard-working and glutinous frontier girl. The venerable Grant was a coin who invitation hard weigh up and wealth shrewdness managed to contract a unpresuming competence. Absent much tuition himself, prohibited was resolute that his sons should have picture best representation community offered. From picture time lighten up was 6 until oversight was approximately 17, lush Grant unceremoniously attended grammar, first conduct yourself Georgetown, River, to which the kindred had alert soon care for he was born, endure later shock defeat nearby academies. While utilizable on depiction family, unquestionable developed a fondness tight spot horses virtually amounting hard by a selfassurance, and a liking shield outdoor woman that exertion after existence stood him in agreeable stead.

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Ulysses S. Grant Timeline

What follows below is a timeline of major events in Ulysses S. Grant's life.

April 27 - Hiram Ulysses Grant is born at Pt. Pleasant, Ohio; the first child to Jesse Root and Hannah Simpson Grant. He is called Ulysses by the family.

The Grant family moves to Georgetown, Ohio

Jesse Grant asks Congressman Thomas Hamer to nominate his eldest son to attend the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York. Hamer makes the nomination, but mistakenly uses the name Ulysses S. Grant, believing that Ulysses was his first name, and his middle name is Simpson after his mother's maiden name.

When Grant reports for duty at the academy, he is required to accept the name change or return home and seek a new appointment with the correct name the following year. He wisely decides to accept the change rather than face his father's anger.

During his four years at West Point, Grant acquires the nickname of Uncle Sam (for the initials U.S.), later shortened to Sam, a name classmates will continue to use after graduation.

Ulysses S. Grant graduates from the U.S. Military Academy 21st of 39 cadets (nearly half of the class that started in dropped out before graduation).

September 30 - Grant is assigned to the 4th infantry and reports to Je