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Ulysses S. Grant Research Paper

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Dustin Bangert
Shadden-Cobb/Stout
ELA/Social Studies
8 May 2017

Ulysses S.Grant
Ulysses Simpson Grant or Hiram Ulysses Grant he had four kids. Born on April 27,1822 and Died on July 23, 1885 because of cancer at the age of sixty-three. His parents name were Hannah Grant and Jesse root Grant. Grant Struggled with alcohol in his life. Grant hated wearing army uniforms.

Grant was responsible for dismantling the KKK during Reconstruction. The “S” in Grant’s name didn’t stand for anything. He was supposed to be at the theater with Lincoln on the night of his assassination. Three sons and one daughter: Jesse Root Grant Frederick Dent Grant Nellie Grant Ulysses S. Grant Jr.

Grant prevented Robert E. Lee from being charged with treason.
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