Ulysses S. Grant showed leadership between the Mexican-American War and Civl War, however he also developed a drinking ...

Ulysses S. Grant showed bravery during the Mexican-American War.

Ulysses S. Grant gets married to his West Point roomates sister, Julia. The marriage caused strife in Grant's family.

Ulysses S. Grant was born in Ohio and attended West Point.

Ulysses S. Grant rejoined the Army after the Confederate attack on Fort Sumter in Charleston, South Carolina.

Ulysses S. Grant gains favor with Abraham Lincoln by showing that "He Fights!"

Ulysses S. Grant becomes the 18th President of the United States of America at 46 years old.

President Ulysses S. Grant focused on Reconstruction during his first term in office.

President Ulysses S. Grant's presidency was surrounded by scandal and the perception of corruption.

Ulysses S. Grant and his wife traveled around the world for 2.5 years after he left office.