Military Academy in West Point, New York without him knowing and he was accepted. At first, Ulysses was not really sure about going, but with the support from his father for Ulysses to not to be a tanner or farmer throughout his entire life, but to do more than that, he may not have been able to fulfill all that he accomplished. With the Grants money being very scarce they were reluctant to find out that they could get a deal to where he had a free education in return to serve the Army after graduation. Grant graduated on July 1, 1843, and ranked 21 out of 39 in his class. (“Ulysses S. Grant Chronological,” …show more content…
After he was finished in the Army, he was nominated to be a president by the Republican National Convention in Chicago, and he did not even do campaigning. Ulysses won the election into office on March 4th, 1869. While he was in the White House he served a total of eight years which is a total of two terms. His presidency ended on March 4th, 1877, he was also known for being a Union General who led the United States to victory over the Confederates of America. (“Ulysses S. Grant Chronological,” granthomepage.com)
After his terms of presidency, he went on a world tour. On July 23, 1885 at 8:06 a.m., Ulysses died while surrounded by his family and his doctors. His memoir sold over 300,000 copies and has become a bestselling book in the U.S. history. After he died his wife, Julia, was given over $500,000. (“Ulysses S. Grant Chronological,” granthomepage.com)
Ulysses S. Grant was a phenomenal general, as well as a president. He made a legacy for himself while in office. Also, he was an inspiration to others. Grant was the 18th president and still to this day is considered one of the best president this nation has ever had with an amazing