Ulysses S. Grant

18th President of the United States

Personal Information

Born
4/27/1822 in Point Pleasant, Ohio
Died
7/23/1885 in Wilton, New York(Age 63)
Burial Location
Grant's Tomb, New York City, New York

Term in Office

Party
Republican
Years
1869 - 1873
Running Mate
Schuyler Colfax
Age When Elected
46

Significant Events

15th Amendment Ratification

2/3/1870

Guaranteed voting rights regardless of race or previous servitude.

Credit Mobilier Scandal

9/4/1872

A corruption scandal involving railroad construction and government officials.