On this day, July 23, 1885, Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th president of the United States, passed away at his family cottage in New York. Grant had a fascinating upbringing and an eventful time in the White House. Born in 1822, Grant grew up in Georgetown, Ohio, in a family involved in leather tanning. He graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1843 and went on to become an Army leader before his presidency. Before becoming famous for his role in the Civil War, Grant was known for his exceptional horsemanship while in the Army. Grant married Julia Dent, the sister of one of his West Point classmates, and they moved to various Army posts before settling in Missouri. By 1860, they had four children. When the Civil War started in 1861, Grant played a significant role in recruiting, training, and leading troops. He earned respect for his victories throughout the Midwest and was appointed lieutenant general by President Abraham Lincoln in 1864. Grant’s strategic planning made him self-reliant and vigilant, as acknowledged by Lincoln. The surrender of General Robert E. Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia on April 9, 1865, marked the end of the Civil War. Grant went on to become the 18th president of the United States, serving from 1869 to 1877. He was elected at the age of 46, making him the youngest president-elect at the time. During his presidency, Grant appointed many leaders from the Army to aid in the country’s Reconstruction era. He also ratified the 15th amendment, granting Black men the right to vote, and signed legislation to combat White terrorist groups like the Ku Klux Klan. Grant was also responsible for establishing Yellowstone National Park as the first national park in America. Despite facing various scandals during his time in office, Grant himself was not directly involved in most of them. After leaving the White House, Grant worked for a financial firm before being diagnosed with throat cancer. He died at the age of 63 in Mount McGregor, New York, where he spent his summers with his family. Grant was laid to rest in New York City’s Riverside Park, and his wife Julia joined him there 17 years later. Their final resting place is the largest mausoleum in North America, a testament to Grant’s role in ending the Civil War and his efforts to heal the nation and promote equal rights for all citizens.
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