President Ulysses S. Grant

Definition

Ulysses S. Grant served as the 18th President of the United States from 1869 to 1877. He was known for his military background as a Union general during the Civil War.

Related terms

Enforcement Acts: Legislation signed by President Grant in response to widespread violence against African Americans in Southern states.

Amnesty Act of 1872: An act signed by President Grant that restored political rights to most former Confederates.

Credit Mobilier Scandal: A corruption scandal involving members of Congress during Grant's presidency where they profited illegally from railroad construction contracts.