Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • Ulysses S. Grant: The 18th President of the United States, serving from 1869 to 1877. He is also renowned as the commanding general of the Union armies during the American Civil War, which led to the Union's victory over the Confederacy.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Ulysses S. Grant accepted General Lee's surrender at Appomattox Court House.
  • The presidency of Ulysses S. Grant was marked by Reconstruction and economic challenges.
  • A biography of Ulysses S. Grant details his military and political career.

Advanced Usage

• "Grant administration": Refers to the policies, cabinet, and overall period of his presidency (1869-1877).

  • The Grant administration worked to enforce civil rights laws in the post-war South.

• Historical reference as "General Grant": Often used to refer specifically to his military role.

  • General Grant's strategy was crucial to the Union's success.

Variants and Related Words

• Hiram Ulysses Grant: His birth name before a clerical error listed him as Ulysses S. Grant upon entering West Point.
• Unconditional Surrender Grant: A nickname stemming from his initials "U.S." and his demand for unconditional surrender at Fort Donelson in 1862.

Synonyms

• President Grant: A formal synonym emphasizing his role as head of state.
• General Grant: A synonym emphasizing his military command.

Related Phrases

• Grant's Tomb: The popular name for the General Grant National Memorial, his final resting place in New York City.

  • We visited Grant's Tomb on our trip to New York.

• Age of Grant: A term sometimes used by historians to describe the era of his presidency and its defining issues.

Noun

1. 18th President of the United States; commander of the Union armies in the American Civil War (1822-1885)