I was born in Ohio and went to school at West Point Academy.
I was a talented Union general in the Civil War.
When I became president, I focused efforts on Civil War reconstruction and creating the Transcontinental Railroad.
During my presidency, the Gold Market collapsed.
I was known for being involved in many scandals.
I died in 1885 and was buried next to my wife in Manhattan.
Who Am I?
Ulysses S. Grant
18th President of the United States
In Office
March 3, 1869 – March 3, 1877
Vice President – Schuyler Colfax (1869-1873)
Henry Wilson (1873-1875)
None (1875-1877)
Henry Wilson (1873-1875)
None (1875-1877)