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Ulysses S. Grant

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Ulysses S. Grant served as Commanding General of the Union Army during the American Civil War, leading it to victory in 1865. Known as Unconditional Surrender Grant after his early victories, he later served as President of the United States.

Facts
Birth Date
1822-04-27 1
Birth Year
1822 1
Death Date
1885-07-23 1
Death Year
1885 1
Birthplace
Point Pleasant, Ohio 1
Death Place
Mount McGregor, Moreau, New York 1
Nationality
American 1
Rank
General of the Armies 1
Defining Contribution
Served as Commanding General of the Union Army during the American Civil War, leading it to victory in 1865. 1
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Battles and Wars Led

Siege of Vicksburg, Battles and Campaigns
Additional Source Wikipedia: Siege of VicksburgInfobox: Commander(s) (Union)

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American Civil War, Wars
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Union Army, Armed Forces and Units
Source Wikipedia: Ulysses S. Grant
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