For much of his life, Ulysses S. Grant failed at every occupation ... and performing other chores. Jesse Grant realized early on that Hiram would never make it as a businessman.

Ulysses S. Grant continued the American tradition of electing military figures as presidents—those men who led and won key battles in war. Attempting to be apolitical, Grant campaigned on the ...

as it does a good job of not sugarcoating some of the more controversial aspects of Grant's life. Meanwhile, families appreciated the free admission. The Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site ...