Amy Davidson Sorkin writes on Ron Chernow’s biography of Ulysses S. Grant and the parallels between the midterms of 1866, with dissent mounting against President Andrew Johnson, and the run-up ...

Grant’s re-election in 1872 came as something of a surprise, since he won 56 percent of the vote, three percentage points better than his margin of victory in 1868. Yet, as Mr. Bordewich observes, ...

Two hundred years after his birth, Ulysses S. Grant remains an American leader who deserves more appreciation. ... President Andrew Johnson.

Summarize what happened next, how Grant was involved, and how it affected Grant and Johnson’s relationship. FIRST 100 DAYS Direct students to the First 100 Days section of their graphic organizers.

Ulysses S. Grant 1869 – 1877. At a Glance Video Search Life Portrait Survey Result. Life Facts. Birth Date April 27, 1822; Death Date July 23, 1885; ... frequently clashing with President Johnson.

Lincoln's tragic assassination at the end of the Civil War was followed by the ineffective leadership of President Andrew Johnson. ... in Brief Ulysses S. Grant is best known as the Union ...

Beginning next year, April 27 will be celebrated as Ulysses S. Grant Day in the iconic Civil War general's home state of Ohio, ... Johnson said recognizing Grant was long overdue.

Ulysses S. Grant is finally getting his due, moving one step closer to becoming a general of the armies of the United States. His birthday is a holiday in Ohio. By James Barron Good morning. Today ...

Two hundred years after his birth, Ulysses S. Grant remains an American leader who deserves more appreciation. Two hundred years after his birth, ... President Andrew Johnson.