Why did Ulysses S. Grant rise so rapidly within only 5 years?

I GREW UP hating Ulysses S. Grant, if only because he was the one most responsible for vanquishing my childhood hero, Robert E. Lee. In our .... injured, usually from moving around so rapidly on horseback, Grant would endure with the toughest of his men the pains and privations of an army in the field. read more

An examination of Ulysses S. Grant's two terms as President of the United States (1869–1877) reveals many scandals and fraudulent activities associated with persons within his administration, including his cabinet, that was in continual transition, divided by the forces of political corruption and reform. read more

Eweing’s decree ordered the expulsion of all residents living there at the time. His order was intended to clear out not only rebels but, radical Jayhawkers as well. His methods were extremely harsh; property was seized, farms and towns were burnt, people were punished and some were executed. read more

Ulysses Grant’s Later Years After leaving the White House in March 1877, Ulysses Grant and his family embarked on a two-year trip around the world, during which they met with dignitaries and cheering crowds in many of the countries they visited. read more