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In 1843, I graduated from the united states military academy as a cadet. I will admit, my school record was not very good, but that did not keep me from performing very well in the mexican-american war. I won two citations for gallantry and meritorious conduct. After the mexican-american war was over, I was assigned duties at remote posts far from my family. I did begin neglecting and was drinking more than I should. Because of that, I resigned in 1854 and spent the next 6 years with my beloved wife in Missouri. I later moved to Galena, Illinois to be a clerk in my family's store`

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In 1864, my rank was elevated to Lieutenant General.

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Where I lived with my family for some time

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1864
My dearest Julia,

Fighting is very difficult and is eating up a lot of my strength, but I know one day it will be worth it. We will win the war and save the nation. As you may know, recently I was elevated to lieutenant general and placed in supreme command of all union forces by President Abraham Lincoln. I am truly honored, but yet I miss you with all my heart. I have been drinking a lot  lately, due to how the constant battles have been wearing me out. Missing you has really been a struggle. I hope to see you again, and sooner rather than later.

Yours truly,

Ulysses

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The civil war shaped my life  in a big way. Everything I became or any rank I earned going forward was in response to my successes in the civil war. I would not have been elevated Lieutenant general, placed as supreme command of all union forces, or been elected president in 1869 if it were'nt for how well I served in the Civil War.

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How do people describe me before/after the war

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How do people describe me before/after the war

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People generally described me as a good fellow.  I had a very good memory and people liked that I never forgot a single soldier's name during the war. Others also admired my courage and how I did'nt like to quarrel with people and had no enemies.

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There was a surprise attack by confederate forces during early days of fighting. President Lincoln received many demands for my removal, but very luckily he refused to fire me. This changed me because was one of the first hardships I faced while serving in the civil war. Another event that changed me was when Initial assaults on the city showed the strength of Vicksburg's defenses, the union army was forced to lay siege to the city. Other events that changed me include the surrendering of John Pemberton's army of 3,000 men, and in response to that I became the premier commander in the federal army. The biggest thing that changed me during the civil war was when President Lincoln elevated my rank to the Lieutenant general.

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Am I proud to be a part of the war or do I regret my decisions?

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Am I proud to be a part of the war or do I regret my decisions?

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I do not at all regret being in the Civil war. I joined as a patriot, to save the union and I succeeded. Many people say that I contributed most to the U.S winning the civil war and I won't lie, but I think they are correct. This is why I am so proud to have been in the war.

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I trained many Union military recruits and was promoted to Colonel in June 1861. I got involved to save the union. I was fighting as a patriot.