Fun Facts
What were his hobbies?
Painting and drawing.
What leadership skills was he described as?
Confident, clear communication, and calm.
What skills were required for his future military career?
Determination.
What was he primarily advocating for?
Reconstruction to help secure civil rights for freed slaves.
What is his birthday?
April 27, 1822
What pet did he have?
Pony.
Was he a successful Union General?
Yes, he was given the rank of General in Chief.
Was he a military leader who advocated for strong civil rights?
Yes.
What was his campaign theme called?
"Let Us Have Peace"
When was his death?
July 23, 1885
What was his nickname while attending West Point?
Uncle Sam.
What did he do after resigning from the military?
Struggled as a farmer and businessman.
Where did he graduate from?
West Point in 1843.
Which amendment did he strongly advocate for?
15th Amendment.
Where is he from?
Point Pleasant, Ohio.
What is his first born name?
Hiram Ulysses Grant.
Mexican-American war (1843).
After returning to the U.S what was he diagnosed with?
Throat cancer.
When did his campaign occur?
1868
When did he become president?
March 4, 1869
True or false: He hunted animals.
False, he was an animal lover and never hunted.
Did he have a peaceful approach regarding war?
What coin is he featured on?
The Ulysses S Grant Presidential $1 coin.
Who's rights did he enforce and protect?
African American rights.
How many years did he serve as president?
8 years/ 2 terms.