Ulysses S. Grant: The Unlikely Hero By: Michael Korda Ulysses S. Grant was born with the name Hiram Ulysses Grant on April‚ 27‚ 1822‚ in Point Pleasant‚ Ohio. His famous Nickname was‚ "U.S. Grant‚" became after he joined the military. He was the first son of Jesse Root Grant‚ a tanner and businessman‚ and Hannah Simpson Grant. A year after Grant was born‚ his family moved to Georgetown‚ Ohio. Will he was younger he enjoyed horse jumping‚ and happened to be very
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the rebellion of the south. On the other hand‚ the south had the state of Virginia on its side; this gave them a better chance of victory. It was the home of Robert E. Lee‚ a brave leader who had been Lincoln’s choice for commanding the union army. When Virginia seceded‚ Lee resigned from the United States army and joined the confederacy‚ Lee soon found himself commanding the confederate army. The Union (the north) had three great advantages during the civil war. They had a population of roughly
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hundred and twelve acres for the burial of many honorable people (Kane‚ Robert S.; pgs.53-54). In amongst the cemetery‚ Arlington House sits upon a hill. The location of Arlington House becomes the centerpiece of Arlington National Cemetery when the U.S. government purchased the land in 1864 (Scheffel‚ Richard L.; pgs.162-163). The Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers contains the remains of four veterans from various wars (Kane‚ Robert S.; pgs.53-54). Trained guards protect and respect the Tomb of the Unknown
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The Battle Of Gettysburg was a turning point in the civil war because of failed leadership. “I therefore in all sincerity‚ request your Excellency to take measures to supply my place. Very respectfully‚ your obedient servant‚ R. E. LEE‚ General.” General Robert E. Lee is saying that due to his failure at the battle of Gettysburg‚
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Today is July 4th 1863‚ the day after the battle ended. Brother Bob and myself fought bravely under Confederate General Robert E. Lee. At the start of the whole thing we were quite confident in our ability to win due to the astounding victory at the Battle of Chancellorsville‚ Virginia‚ in May 1863. We all felt extremely good in the direction this was heading‚ as General Lee only intended to collect supplies from Pennsylvania farmland. He also believed that we needed to leave poor Virginia alone
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America in 2 pieces.... the union victory at gettysburg is the most logical choice.. The signifigance of the Battle of Gettysburg is the fact that it was a watershed moment in the Civil War. Prior to the battle the southern forces‚ lead by Robert E. Lee had
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There are constant debates on why did the South lose the Civil War. The Civil War ended 150 years ago but that has not affected historians to question the outcome of the war for the Confederacy. According to Gary Gallagher‚ many historians work backward starting from Appomattox to explain the failure of the war. He continues by stating that those historians claim the reasoning for the failure was caused by the lack will to win the war by the Confederates. Gary Gallagher disagrees with these methods
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at Gettysburg and go on the offensive‚ General Robert E. Lee pondered the best way to carry it out. From the close of the first day’s fighting until late that night he discussed battle plans with his generals. He held no council of war‚ nor time‚ even informally. Instead he himself rode out to consult with each corps commanders and his chief subordinates‚ and he saw other officers individually or in groups at his headquarters. General Robert E. Lee ordered several brigades to travel east to check
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Although Robert E. Lee‚ Commanding General of the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia‚ was on the losing side of the Civil War‚ people still recognize him as a war hero due to his successful battlefield tactics and maneuvering. Midway through the war‚ Gen. Lee had so much success out-maneuvering Union forces that it seemed as though the Confederates would win. However‚ in July of 1863‚ Union forces defeated the Army of Northern Virginia at the Battle of Gettysburg causing a pivotal moment in
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On the days leading to the battle of Antietam‚ confederate General Robert E. Lee advanced his army into Maryland where he encountered Union General George B. McClennan to fight for two vital passes through the South Mountain range. Following hard fought battles by both sides‚ the Union declared victory in South Mountain and prepared for the upcoming battle at Antietam. On September 16‚ 1862‚ General Lee and General McClennan would meet again on the northern edge of Virginia at Sharpsburg‚ Maryland
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