Ulysses S. Grant was born in Point Pleasant, Ohio in 1822 and rose to command all Union armies during the Civil War.
His capture of Vicksburg in 1863 split the Confederacy, and in April 1865 Robert E. Lee surrendered to Grant at Appomattox Court House. Grant later served as the 18th president.
Legacy
Grant was known for persistence and for offering generous surrender terms that helped begin national reconciliation.
Did You Know?
Grant’s personal memoirs, finished shortly before his death, are widely considered among the finest military memoirs ever written.
Why Study Military Leaders
The lives of great commanders offer lessons in leadership, planning, courage, and the human cost of war. Visiting museums, battlefields, and memorials, including many across Ohio, is a powerful way to connect with this history and honor those who served.
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