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Birth
Ulysses S. Grant was born on April 27, 1822 in Point Pleasant, Ohio. His parents are Jesse Grant and Hannah Simpson. -
U.S.M.A
Jesse asked Hamer, a congressman, if he could nominate his oldest son into the United States Military Academy in West Point. Ulysses S. Grant got the nickname Uncle Sam, because of his initial. -
President
Ulysses S. Grant was elected president for the first time ever. -
Graduation
Grant graduates the Military Academy 21st out of 39 cadets. Half of his class had dropped out before graduation. -
First Assignment
Ulysses S. Grant was sent to the 4th infantry. Grant reported to Jefferson Barracks in the South of St. Louis which at that point was the largest military post in the country. -
Proposal?!
Ulysses meet Julia Dent two months ago when she returned back from boarder school. Julia wanted to keep the engagement a secret, so they didn't tell anyone. -
Marriage!
Ulysses S. Grant returns home to marry the love of his life, Julia. -
First Kid!?
Ulysses and Julia have their first kid named Frederick Dent Grant, in St. Louis. Frederick was named after Julia's father. -
2nd Child!?
Ulysses gets transported to the west coast and Julia is unable to got with. Julia goes to White Heaven after visiting Ulysses's parents. Julia ends up giving birth on July 22 to Ulysses S. Grant Jr. -
Resumption Act
Grant signed the Resumption Act, which puts the U.S. back to gold standards. -
End of the Presidential term
Grant announces that he will not be running for a 3rd term. -
Coming Home!
Grant comes home from his world tour and settles in New York City to be closer with his kids. -
Throat Cancer!!
Ulysses finds out that he is diagnosed with throat cancer and starts writing his memoirs of the civil war. -
Death
Ulysses S. Grant dies of Esophageal Cancer.
