Ulysses S. Grant

Grant Was Born

Apr 27, 1822

Ulysses S. Grant was born April 27, 1822, in Point Pleasant, Ohio.
he was born Hiram Ulysses. He was the first son of Hannah Simpson grant. The family moved to GeorgeTown,Ohio. (http://www.biography.com/people/ulysses-s-grant-9318285
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Ulysses S. Grant

Period: Apr 27, 1822 to Jul 23, 1885

Grant At West Point

Mar 12, 1839

When Hiram was 17, Jesse Grant im to enter West Point. In 1843, he graduated 21st out of 39 students. During his stay at West Point, he didn't get good grades but average grades.(http://www.biography.com/people/ulysses-s-grant-9318285) Exact Date Unkown
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A Christmas Carol

Nov 29, 1842

In the late 1842 Charles Dickens wroe the holiday classic A Chirstmas Carol. It features the story of a grumpy old man turning into a nice guy.(http://history1800s.about.com/od/timelines/a/1840-50timeline.htm) Exact date unkown.
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Grant In The Mexican War

Aug 13, 1844

During the Mexican-American War, Grant served as quartermaster, efficiently overseeing the movement of supplies. He got the opportunity to lead a company into combat and was credited for his bravery under attack.Exact date Unkown. (http://www.biography.com/people/ulysses-s-grant-9318285)

After the Mexican War

May 13, 1845

After the The Mexican War grant met his Wife Julia Dent. Before they got married Grant was shipped of with his unit to Fort Vancouver. Later that year the two got married.exact date unkown. (http://www.biography.com/people/ulysses-s-grant-9318285)

The Irish Potato Famine

Sep 8, 1845

The Irish potato famine, which would become known as The Great Famine, began with widespread failures of the potato crop.
Started around July ended in September.(http://history1800s.about.com/od/timelines/a/1840-50time
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Grant and his Family

Jul 21, 1846

Over the next six years, Grant was assigned to several posts, and the couple had four children. Grant began to drink making a bad reputation to his family.(http://www.biography.com/people/ulysses-s-grant-9318285)(exact date Unkown

Grant resignes from the Army

Jul 31, 1854

On July, 31, 1854, Ulysses S. Grant resigned from the Army amid allegations of heavy drinking and warnings of disciplinary action.Later on in 1854, Ulysses S. Grant moved his family back to Missouri,(http://www.biography.com/people/ulysses-s-grant-9318285)
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Back to the War

Apr 13, 1861

On April 13, 1861, "Confederate troops attacked Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina. this made Grant want to go back to War.He was appointed to command an unruly Twenty-first Illinois volunteer regiment. He used his combat skills to help aid his regiment. The Regiment was ready on September 21st 1861."http://www.biography.com/people/ulysses-s-grant-9318285)
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“Unconditional Surrender”

Feb 8, 1862

In February 1862, Grant’s ground forces attacked Fort Henry and Fort Donelson, taking them both. In the assault on Fort Donelson, he earned the moniker “Unconditional Surrender” Grant and he was promoted to major general.(http://www.biography.com/people/ulysses-s-grant-9318285)
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Bloodiest Battle

Apr 11, 1862

In April 1862, Ulysses S. Grant moved his men into enemy territory in what would prove to be one of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War. Confederate commanders Albert Sidney Johnston and P.G.T. Beauregard led a surprise attack against Grant’s forces nine miles south at Pittsburgh Landing. This is known as "The battle of Shiloh."(http://www.biography.com/people/ulysses-s-grant-9318285)
Exact day Unkown

General Grant

Jul 13, 1863

After Grant’s victory at Vicksburg and Chattanooga, Ulysses S. Grant was given command of all the Union armies. Exact day Unkown.(biography.com)
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The Civil War Comes to a End

Apr 9, 1865

On April 9, 1865, "Lee surrendered his army and the war was over. The two generals met at a farm near the village of Appomattox Court House and agreed to peace terms. In a magnanimous gesture, Grant allowed Lee’s men to return to their homes; none would be prisoners of war." (http://www.biography.com/people/ulysses-s-grant-9318285)

Presidant grant

Oct 23, 1868

Elected as the 18th president of the United States in 1868.(http://www.biography.com/people/ulysses-s-grant-9318285)

The Franco-Prussian War begins in Germany

Jul 19, 1870

July 19, 1870: The Franco-Prussian War began. The war was provoked by Otto von Bismarck, the Prussian leader, as part of his plan to unite Germany.(http://history1800s.about.com/od/timelines/a/1870-1880-ti
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The Great Chicago Fire of 1871

Oct 8, 1871

On October 8, 1871 the Great Chicago Fire happend. it engulfed much of Chicago, and 300 people had been killed.(About.com)
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YellowStone Park

Mar 1, 1872

Yellowstone National Park was established as the first National Park in the United States.(http://history1800s.about.com/od/timelines/a/1870-1880-timeline.htm)
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Statue of Liberity

Jul 16, 1878

The head of the Statue of Liberty was displayed in a park in Paris during an international exhibition.(http://history1800s.about.com/od/timelines/a/1870-1880-timeline.htm) Exact date Unkown
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Death of U.S Grant

Jul 23, 1885

Grant died on July 23, 1885, and is buried in New York City.(http://www.biography.com/people/ulysses-s-grant-9318285)