Grant was the only general in US history to capture 3 enemy armies in the field. Tell Congress that he deserves to rank with George Washington at the very top.
‘The Presidency of Ulysses S. Grant’ by Paul Kahan
Kahan’s book stands out from massive Grant biographies: it focuses on his time in the White House rather than the Civil War and it’s only 150 pages long.
‘The Annotated Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant’ Edited by Elizabeth Samet
Once you’ve read a good Grant biography or two, you may be ready to go straight to the words of the man himself. This one edited by Elizabeth Samet is a good choice.
Grant 200th Anniversary Activities
The bicentennial of Ulysses S. Grant’s birth is coming in April 2022. Events are being planned. Meanwhile, campaigners are asking for a Grant coin and stamps, and more funding for historic sites from Grant’s life.