Hiram Ulysses Grant

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Definition

Proper noun: - The 18th President of the United States and a leading Union general in the American Civil War: Hiram Ulysses Grant was the military commander who led the Union armies to victory in the American Civil War and later served two terms as President from 1869 to 1877.

Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • Hiram Ulysses Grant accepted General Lee's surrender at Appomattox Court House.
    • The presidency of Hiram Ulysses Grant was marked by Reconstruction efforts in the South.
Advanced Usage
  • "Grant administration": Refers to the policies, cabinet, and events during his presidency.
    • The Grant administration faced significant challenges with political corruption.
  • "Grant's memoirs": Refers to his highly regarded personal memoirs, written shortly before his death.
    • Grant's memoirs are considered a classic of military autobiography.
Variants and Related Words
  • Ulysses S. Grant: The name he is most commonly known by. An error at West Point Military Academy listed him as "Ulysses S. Grant" and he subsequently adopted the name.
  • President Grant: A common reference to his role as head of state.
  • General Grant: A common reference to his military rank and role.
Synonyms
  • Ulysses S. Grant: The standard synonym.
  • The Hero of Appomattox: An epithet referencing his role in accepting the Confederate surrender.
Related Phrases
  • Unconditional surrender: A term strongly associated with his military philosophy and demands during the Civil War.
    • General Grant was known for his policy of seeking unconditional surrender from Confederate forces.
Noun
  1. 18th President of the United States; commander of the Union armies in the American Civil War (1822-1885)

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