Harp Week
Harp Week: Election of 1868: Grant v. Seymour
An overview of the election sites the nominations for each party and their respective campaigns.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: James A. Garfield: Campaign/election of 1880
James A. Garfield was truly a dark horse candidate for the presidency. Read about the problems the Republicans had in settling on a candidate, and find out how close the election truly was when Garfield defeated Winfield Hancock.
270 To Win
270towin: 1872 Presidential Election
Provides detailed electoral facts for the presidential election of 1872 won by Ulysses S. Grant. Another candidate, Horace Greeley, died before the Electoral College cast its votes; it is so far the only election in which a Presidential...
270 To Win
270towin: 1868 Presidential Election
Provides detailed electoral facts for the presidential election of 1868 won by Ulysses S. Grant, the first presidential election to take place during Reconstruction.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: General Ulysses S. Grant
(1822-1885) Eighteenth president of the Unites states1869-1876 and Civil war general for the Union.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: General Ulysses S. Grant
(1822-1885) Eighteenth president of the Unites States1869-1876 and Civil War general for the Union.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: General Ulysses S. Grant
(1822-1885) Eighteenth president of the Unites States (1869-1876) and Civil War general for the Union.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: General Ulysses S. Grant
(1822-1885) Eighteenth president of the Unites states1869-1876 and Civil War general for the Union.
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National Park Service: Fort Donelson Natl Battlefield: The Battle of Fort Donelson
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.
Other
Civil War Image Map: Campaign for Vicksburg
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
A small map showing Grant's line of march on Vicksburg from March through May, 1863.
Civil War Home
Home of the American Civil War: Confederate View on Vicksburg Campaign
Discusses the Confederates' views of the Vicksburg Campaign. Taken from "Confederate Military History."
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National Park Service: Vicksburg National Military Park: Vicksburg Campaign
This resource provides detailed information on the Vicksburg campaign and siege, culminating in the surrender of the city and its defending army.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Ulysses S. Grant
(1822-1885) An American soldier, eighteenth President of the United States and was the leading Union general in the American Civil War.
American Presidency Project
American Presidency Project: State of the Union Addresses and Messages
This site compiles all of the State of the Union addresses and messages by all the presidents in U.S. history (except William Henry Harrison and James A. Garfield).
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: General Ulysses Grant Attempted to Take Vicksburg, Ms
From America's Story, comes a short note on Grant and the siege of Vicksburg.
Civil War Home
Home of the American Civil War: North Anna and Cold Harbor
Two descriptions, brief and detailed, of the battle, a great battle description taken from the Confederate Military History and post battle reports from seven generals.
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National Park Service: Log on and Learn: Discover Presidental Log Cabins
Designed specifically for the middle school student. This site is full of activities that introduce you to the log cabins of several American presidents. Follow teams on archaeological digs as they discover treasures from the past.
White House Historical Association
The White House Historical Association: The Presidents
Complete biographies and photos of all past presidents.
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National Park Service: Shiloh National Military Park
This section of the National Park Service's site about Shiloh National Military Park gives information about the battle itself and maps of the troop movements.
Other
Civil War Album: Battle of Shiloh, a Virtual Tour
A brief account of the Battle of Shiloh with hyperlinks to photos of the landscape. Click on the pictures at the left for more information.
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Gilder Lehrman Institute: Mr. Lincoln and Friends
Lincoln was surrounded by friends and family. What were those people like? How did they impact his life? Discover the lawyers, the politicians, the members of Congress -- as well as Lincoln's wife and children. Groups who surrounded...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Politics of the Gilded Age
Politics in the last half of the 19th century reflected mediocrity at best and corruption at worst. Read about the series of "forgettable presidents," beginning with Andrew Johnson. Find out how big business could buy the government that...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Northern Plans to End the War
By 1863 Northern military strategists developed a five-pronged plan to end the war. Read about how these goals were accomplished and at what great cost to both the Union and Confederate soldiers and civilians.
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