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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Julia Grant
The wife of Ulysses S. Grant, who was First Lady of the United States from 1869 to 1877.
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.
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Museum of the City of New York: Ulysses S. Grant
A photograph of Ulysses S. Grant from the Musum of the City of New York.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Ulysses S. Grant
Ulysses S. Grant, president of the United States after the Civil War.-E. Benjamin Andrews 1895
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Road to Appomattox
Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia, the primary fighting force of the Confederacy, was vastly reduced as a result of the nine-month siege of Petersburg. Read about how Lee escaped. only to be surrounded at Appomattox Courthouse...
University of Richmond
History Engine: Grant Adminstration Embroiled in Whiskey Ring Scandal
A brief description of the prosecution of those involved in the Whiskey Ring Scandal.
American Presidency Project
American Presidency Project: Election of 1872
Online resource that provides detailed data for the presidential election of 1872 won by Republican nominee, Ulysses S. Grant.
US National Archives
Our Documents: Surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia (1865)
The document outlining the terms of surrender, agreed upon by Generals Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee, which ended the Civil War in 1865. Interactive image accompanied by background information and transcript.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Education: Spotlight: Biography: The Civil War
Brief biographies of 7 significant people of Civil War-era America. Each has a portrait from the National Portrait Gallery. Biographies on: Henry Clay, Thaddeus Stevens, John Ericsson, Robert E. Lee, Abraham Lincoln, Julia Ward Howe, and...
US Department of State
Biographies of the Secretaries of State: Elihu Benjamin Washburne (1816 1887)
Brief biography of Elihu Benjamin Washburne who served as a temporary appointment to Secretary of State under Ulysses S. Grant for less than a month in 1869.
American Battlefield Trust
American Battlefield Trust: Civil War: Maps of Fort Donelson, Tennessee (1862)
Maps of Fort Donelson, Tennessee, site of Civil War battle in February, 1862 in which General Ulysses S. Grant was victorious and ensuring Kentucky would stay in the Union. Accompanied by informational text explaining the history.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1844 1877: Later Stages of the Civil War 1863
In the year 1863, US General Ulysses S. Grant succeeds in securing the western theatre of war and moves east to take on Robert E. Lee. [5 min, 51 sec]
Ibis Communications
Eye Witness to History: Surrender at Appomattox, 1865
This article describes the events leading up to the surrender of the South and the surrender itself. Includes communication between Grant and Lee leading to their meeting at Appomattox.
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National Park Service: Petersburg National Battlefield: Weldon Railroad
A day-by-day look at Grant's attempt to cut off rail supplies to Lee in Petersburg by capturing the Weldon Railroad. From the National Park Service.
Siteseen
Siteseen: Civil Conflict: Civil War End
Summarizes the events that led to the surrender of the South and the end of the Civil War in 1865. Includes a short fact sheet of frequently asked questions.
Civil War Home
Home of the American Civil War: Battle of Fort Donelson
A thorough overview of the Battle of Fort Donelson from the United States Civil War. It contains links to official records and actual accounts of the battle.
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."
Civil War Home
Home of the American Civil War: Vicksburg During the Siege
An essay by Edward S. Gregory, from the "Annals of War," describing what life was like in Vicksburg during the siege.
Civil War Home
Home of the American Civil War: Battle of Fort Donelson
A detailed account of the Battle of Fort Donelson from "The Confederate Military History."
Curated OER
National Park Service: Cwsac Battle Summaries: Battle Summary of Fort Donelson
This site, which is provided for by the National Park Service, gives a complete summary of the Civil War Battle at Fort Donelson.
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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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National Park Service: Richmond National Battlefield: Cold Harbor
A chronological description of the events of the Battle of Cold Harbor. There is a link to a descriptive tour and map of the battle field.
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National Park Service: Vicksburg National Military Park: First Assault
A short description of the U.S. initial attack to take over Vicksburg.
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