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Ulysses S. Grant

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He was representing the 15th Amendment by advocating for it, writing a message to Congress, and signing the amendment into law.

Ulysses in the American Revolution

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Ulysses S. Grant helped lead the Union army to victory in the American Revolution reuniting the North and South.

Ulysses working on civil rights

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Grant worked on reconstruction and civil rights from 1869 to 1877 by using the military and signing legislation.

victories of Grant in the Civil war

ameliareynolds5 — 2025-02-26 14:55:18 UTC

Ulysses become famous for victories at Forts Henry and Donelson which significantly propelled his military career and earned him the nickname "Unconditional Surrender Grant".

Ulysses working with Robert E. Lee

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Ulysses accepted the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia from Confederate General Robert E. Lee, ending the war.

15th Amendment

ameliareynolds5 — 2025-02-26 15:01:18 UTC

Ulysses had a large part in the the 15th Amendment by granting the right for all black citizens to vote.

Giving citizenship

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Ulysses supported legislation to also give all native americans citizenship.

Dying of throat cancer

ameliareynolds5 — 2025-02-26 15:07:08 UTC

Grant wrote his memoirs while dying of throat cancer. He passed on July 23, 1885.

Song

ameliareynolds5 — 2025-02-26 15:12:26 UTC

Song about Ulysses S. Grant.

Video

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Ulysess leading the union army to victory.

Video

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Ulysses gave african americans the right to vote.

First Source

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Second Source

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