Ulysses S. Grant
Awards & Honours
2
Awards Won
4
Honours
2
Rankings
2
Covers
2
Records
Ulysses S. Grant stands as one of the most significant figures in American history, bridging the gap between military genius and political leadership. He is the only president to have served as a General of the Army and the only one to lead the Union to victory in a civil war. His efforts to protect the civil rights of newly freed African Americans during Reconstruction set a precedent for federal intervention in state affairs that remains relevant today. Historians consistently rank him among the top presidents for his work in prosecuting the Ku Klux Klan and stabilizing the post-war economy.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Congressional Gold Medal
Awarded for his role in the Civil War and leadership of the Union Army.
National Museum of the Pacific War Hall of Fame
Posthumous induction recognizing his military contributions.
Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site
Preservation of his home and farm in St. Louis.
Key to the City
Received keys to numerous cities across the United States and abroad during his world tour.
Rankings & Lists
100 Most Important People of the 19th Century
Greatest Generals in American History
Magazine Covers
Harper's Weekly
1864
General Grant Leading the Army
Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper
1865
Surrender at Appomattox
Records & Feats
First Former President to Circumnavigate the Globe
Traveled around the world visiting Europe, Asia, and Africa between 1877 and 1879.
Highest Military Rank in US History
Promoted to General of the Army, the highest rank ever held in the US Army.