The distant rear of an army engaged in battle is not the best place from which to judge correctly what is going on in front.
Ulysses S. Grant Quotes
There are but few important events in the affairs of men brought about by their own choice.
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| Birth: | 27th April, 1822 |
| Death: | 23rd July, 1885 |
| Nationality: | American |
| Profession: | Soldier |
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Ulysses S. Grant was the 18th President of the United States following his highly successful role as a war general in the second half of the Civil War. Under Grant, the Union Army defeated the Confederate military; having effectively ended the war and secession with the surrender of Robert E. Lee's army at Appomattox.
