Episode #176: Ulysses Grant #1: My Ulysses (1822-1844)

Ulysses Grant #1: My Ulysses (1822-1844); Topics covered include: Lineage, parents, tanning business, love of animals particularly horses, education, Military Academy at West Point, classmates, horsemanship at commencement, assigned Jefferson Barracks, and becomes engaged to Julia Dent

Key people: Matthew Grant, Priscilla Grant, Noah Grant, Jesse Grant, Hannah (Simpson) Grant, Thomas Hamer, Fred Dent (son), Frederick Dent (father), Ellen Dent, and Julia Dent

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