Born Hiram Ulysses Grant to Jesse Root Grant and Hannah Simpson Grant, the child who was to be known as Ulysses S. Grant came into the world on April 27, 1822.
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 victory during the Civil War. Learn more at Biography.com.
Born Hiram Ulysses Grant to Jesse Root Grant and Hannah Simpson Grant, the child who was to be known as Ulysses S. Grant came into the world on April 27, 1822.
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 victory during the Civil War. Learn more at Biography.com.