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Ulysses S Grant
Introduction: Ulysses S Grant was the 18th President of United States. He was also the commander of Union forces during the civil war and led them to victory over Confederate forces.
He was born on April 27, 1822 in Point Pleasant, Ohio.
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His father was a businessman and an abolitionist. Grant was a capable horseman and had this uncanny ability to control and tame horses.
When he was only 17 years old he was recommended by Thomas Hamer, a Congressman for admission in United States Military Academy, West Point.
Grant graduated from the academy in 1843 and despite being an expert horseman was not commissioned in Cavalry. He was instead sent to the 4th Infantry Regiment of United States Army.
Military Career: Grant’s first stint in military was eleven years long.
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He served in army from 1843 till 1854. During this time he took part in Mexican-American war and performed well. He also married while serving in army. Grant and his wife Julia together had four childre