Fun Facts
April 27, 1822.
When was President Grant born?
April 27, 1822
Who made him General-in-Chief of the entire Union Army?
How many terms did President Ulysses S. Grant serve?
President Ulysses S. Grant served two terms.
How long was he president?
8 years. (1869-1877)
Where was Ulysses S. Grant born?
Point Pleasent, Ohio
He started out with the Illinois militia and soon moved up the ranks in the army to _______.
General
President Ulysses S. Grant was the _____ president of the United States of America?
18th
What was his nickname regarding West Point?
Uncle Sam.
What academy did his father suggest he should go to?
U.S. Military Academy of West Point
What did he tell the confederate commanders?
"No terms except unconditional and immediate surrender".
President Grant signs a bill to create what department?
Department of Justice
What kind of pet did he have?
Pet Pony.
What war did Grant serve in with General Zachary Taylor?
The Mexican War (1846-1848)
Who surrendered at Appomattox Court House, Virginia on April 9, 1865, against Grant?
Robert E Lee
His administration negotiated the _____ __ ________ with Great Britain, settling disputes over the Civil War as well as the northern borders.
Treaty of Washington
What were his hobbies?
Painting and Drawing.