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 An
Overview of Ulysses Grant's Administration
Ulysses Grant had gained
fame as the hero of the Civil War, and in 1868
became the first West Point graduate to become
President. But the qualities that had brought him
military glory were not enough to solve the
nation's problems in the 1870's. His enemies
called him a poor President, and historians have
generally agreed. |
 A
Chronology of Ulysses Grant's Life and Career
Ulysses Grant was a failure in
virtually every venture he ever attempted. The
only time he ever enjoyed success was when he was
in the military. Despite being only an average
cadet while at West Point, he gained acclaim for
his actions during the Mexican War, and then rose
through the ranks of the Union Army to become the
hero of the Civil War. |
 The
Presidential Campaign of 1876 On the morning after Election Day 1876,
the newspapers announced the results: Samuel J.
Tilden, seemingly the winner, 4,284,020 popular
votes and 184 undisputed electoral votes to
Rutherford B. Hayes' 4,036,572 and 165.
Apparently a Democratic victory, but the
Republicans would not concede. |
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