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War Times Journal

War Times Journal: Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant

For Students 9th - 10th
Here are several excerpts from Grant's memoirs regarding the Wilderness campaign. In them, he discusses his appointment by Lincoln to be commander of the Army of the Potomac, and much more.
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American Battlefield Trust

American Battlefield Trust: Civil War Biography: Ulysses S. Grant

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical profile of Ulysses S. Grant summarizes essential events of his military career.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: General Ulysses Grant

For Students 9th - 10th
General Ulysses S. Grant of the Union Army.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Ulysses Grant

For Students 9th - 10th
General Grant, eighteenth President of the United States, born at Point Pleasant, Clermont County, Ohio, April 27th, 1822; died on Mount McGregor, near Saratoga, N. Y., July 23rd, 1885.
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Museum of the City of San Francisco

Virtual Museum of the City of San Francisco: Ulysses S. Grant and the Gold Rush

For Students 9th - 10th
From Ulysses S. Grant's memoirs is this description of his 1852 trip to California across Panama and his stay in San Francisco.
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University of Florida

Baldwin Library: The Remarkable History of Ulysses Simpson Grant

For Students 7th - 9th
A scanned copy of the 1896 publication of The Remarkable History of Ulysses Simpson Grant by Robert Egolf, a nonfiction book for children.
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Galena State Historic Sites and General Ulysses S. Grant's Home

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover the historic places in Galena, Illinois including General Ulysses S. Grant's home, the Old Market House, and the Elihu B. Washburne House to name a few.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: u.s. Grant: Warrior Biography: Abraham Lincoln

For Students 9th - 10th
A profile of Abraham Lincoln's life leading up to and during his professional career as President of the United States during the Civil War.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Portrait Gallery: The Mask of Lincoln: Ulysses S. Grant

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Portrait Gallery publishes a photographic portrait of Ulysses S. Grant. In the accompanying caption, learn about Grant's approach to the war, which differed from that of other Northern generals. Also, learn why Lincoln...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Biography of President Ulysses S. Grant for Kids

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn more about the biography of Ulysses S. Grant who was the 18th president of the United States.
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National Park Service: General Grant National Memorial

For Students 9th - 10th
The Memorial is more than a tomb and has an interesting history. Be sure to click on History and Culture on the side menu bar for more information on Grant and his Memorial.
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National Park Service: Vicksburg National Military Park: Grant Pushes Inland

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief introduction to General Grant's change of strategy and decision to mount an attack on Vicksburg from the northeast.
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Harp Week

Harp Week: Election of 1868: Grant v. Seymour

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the election sites the nominations for each party and their respective campaigns.
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American Presidency Project

American Presidency Project: Election of 1868

For Students 9th - 10th
Online resource that provides detailed data for the presidential election of 1868 won by Republican nominee, Ulysses S. Grant.
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National Park Service: Fort Donelson Natl Battlefield: The Battle of Fort Donelson

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of the Battle of Fort Donelson from the National Park Service. It was in this battle that Grant received the nickname, "Unconditional Surrender" Grant.
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Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: Ulysses S. Grant

For Students 9th - 10th
This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about Ulysses S. Grant.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Ulysses S. Grant

For Students 9th - 10th
Ulysses S. Grant, born Hiram Ulysses Grant (April 27, 1822 - July 23, 1885), was an American general and the 18th President of the United States (1869-1877). He achieved international fame as the leading Union general in the American...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Ulysses S. Grant

For Students 9th - 10th
Ulysses S. Grant, born Hiram Ulysses Grant (April 27, 1822 - July 23, 1885), was an American general and the eighteenth President of the United States (1869-1877). He achieved international fame as the leading Union general in the...
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: American Presidency: Ulysses S. Grant

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biographical sketch of America's eighteenth president includes background information on the era in which he served and linked-to objects from the Smithsonian's collections that help define the man and his presidency.
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War Times Journal

War Times Journal: Memoirs: William T. Sherman

For Students 9th - 10th
Several chapters taken from General Sherman's memoirs covering the Battle of Shiloh in April 1862. He provides a leadership view of the actions of General Ulysses S. Grant before, during and after the battle.
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Civil War Image Map: Campaign for Vicksburg

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the Vicksburg Campaign shows the path of Grant's march and marks where the battles took place along the way.
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National Park Service: Vicksburg National Military Park: Vicksburg Campaign Map

For Students 9th - 10th
A small map showing Grant's line of march on Vicksburg from March through May, 1863.
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Ulysses S. Grant

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An image of Ulysses S. Grant.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Illinois: Ulysses S. Grant Home

For Students 9th - 10th
A house given to General of the Army Ulysses S. Grant following the Civil War. Grant was elected President of the United States while residing here.

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