The Presidency of Ulysses S. Grant began during the turbulent Reconstruction period following the American Civil War. Grant was elected the 18th President of the United States in 1868 and was re-elected to the office in 1872 serving from March 4 1869 to March 4 1877. Grant was a Republican and his main supporters were the Radical and Stalwart factions.
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active years end date
1877-03-04
active years start date
1869-03-04
alma mater
United States Military Academy
birth date
1822-04-27
birth name
Hiram Ulysses Grant
birth place
Point Pleasant Ohio
child
Ulysses S. Grant Jr., Jesse Root Grant, Frederick Dent Grant, Nellie Grant
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