Though initially reluctant to have a military career, Ulysses S. Grant became one of the United States' most celebrated generals after leading the Union Army to ... His famous moniker, "U.S. Grant," came after he joined the military. ... He did well in mathematics and geology and excelled in horsemanship. read more
Ulysses S. Grant was the 18th President of the United States. He was born in Ohio in 1822. Although he had previously served as a captain in the Mexican War (1846-1848), his rise to fame came during the American Civil War. read more
He was the only general that could have really won the war. He didn't dilly dally, once he had command. read more