Ulysses S. Grant

Biography

Ulysses S. Grant was the commanding general of the Union Army during the American Civil War and the 18th President of the United States. Born in Ohio, he initially pursued a military career before the war, serving in the Mexican-American War with distinction. His strategic victories at Fort Donelson, Shiloh, and Vicksburg established him as the Union's most capable commander, leading to his appointment as General-in-Chief. After the war, he served two terms as president from 1869 to 1877, overseeing Reconstruction efforts and the passage of the 15th Amendment.