Ulysses S. Grant - Civil War General & President Documentary

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[patrickholland]

I have done a lot of reading on both the Civil War and on President US Grant, The thing that is always brought up is his "Alcoholism" but the people who knew him would always say that they never say him drunk or even drinking excessively, What he would do is occasionally "tie one on" when he is separated from his family, whom he adored and in times of deep melancholy due to that separation. That is why in later years during the war at least one of his kids would almost always be with him so he wouldn't feel lonely. As far as the corruption is concerned US Grant was probably one of the most honest men who ever lived and he was so honest that it was foreign to him that anyone could be dishonest therefore he could not see it in others and that allowed them to take advantage of him. A great man, a great general and a great president.

[frederickiiprussia]

An amazing man; patriot, loving father/husband, fantastic General, and true friend to those who were close to him
May his soul rest in peace

[ethanramos]

“Although a soldier by profession, I have never felt any sort of fondness of war, and I have never advocated it, expect a means of peace”
Ulysses S. Grant

[piggleman]

I love Grant honestly. So much respect for the man.

[barbaraallen]

In Ron Chernow’s Grant biography, “The stereotype of Grant as a flop at West Point is misleading.” Chernow adds, “When Grant graduated in June1843, his rank was middling, not miserable: 21st in a class of 39. If one includes the many cadets who had already dropped out, Grant stood out in the top quarter of candidates who set out on the 4-year marathon.” Also, “The academy suffered such a heavy rate that, a year after Grant entered, his class was whittled down from 82 to 49 members. “
Grant is my hero. I admire him greatly.

[liviadix]

A great American. We owe so much to him. And for all of his foils.
he was human after all. I only wish some of our present political leaders would show a tiny bit of his character and integrity.

[msboncat]

Uilysses S. Grant should be recognized for both winning the civil War & his presidency. He did his best in both situations. As far as his drinking went. All of our presidents have their quirks. Ulysses S Grant is an American hero. He is one of our presidents that deserves our admiration in his service in difficult times to the United States. Upon watching this video he just made my top 10 list of favorite presidents.

[longpmike]

Been waiting for this guy and thank you for sharing his life with us.

[Lunar_lunaa]

Always had great respect for Grant. One of my favorite people of history.

[brandonarmienti]

The more I learn of Ulysses S Grant, the more I am admiring this man. Grant was the true hero of the Civil War not Lee. Grant saved the Union and ended slavery while Lee fought to destroy the nation and preserve slavery.

[DanielAspajo]

I am from Peru and have only studied about the great war and ww2, now that I moved to America and started learning more about history I have to admit that the Civil War is the most interesting and exciting wars to study, and General Grant is one badass!!

[hidingtk]

Highly underrated on both accounts. I believe he's in the top 10 of US presidents and top 3 of US generals.. Great video of a great man 👏

[TheRennDawg]

The negative attitude towards Grant began when the, so-called, Lost Cause myth started gaining support. The lies of the myth was where Grant the butcher lies were really spread.

[TheStapleGunKid]

Grant was called a butcher, but he never lost as many casualties in one day as Lee lost at Antietam, nor did he ever lose as many casualties over a span of 3 days as Lee lost at Gettysburg.

[madhavyu]

¨Unconditional Surrender¨ Grant
"No terms except an unconditional and immediate surrender can be accepted."
One the finest Americans that ever lived.

[petercroves]

he should be remembered for his life, not just his role in the US Civil War

[jadenephrite]

Ulysses S. Grant has been commemorated on United States money such as the $50 bill, the 1922 gold $1 coin, the 1922 silver half dollar coin, and the 2011 presidential $1 brass coin.

[ice-cream-kid]

John Keegan said Grant's memoir is perhaps the best general's memoirs in any language, so I had to pick it up. I'm only a little past the Mexican War in reading it myself, but man what a cool guy. There are so many great lines and jokes and clever turns of phrase. It's occasionally a little dry, but he really comes through as a great dude--solid thinking, self-effacing, fair in his accounts. Definitely recommend. Looking forward to learning all I can from him.

[jamesreichardt]

Complete and Total Thumbs Up For this Video and President Grant !

[ThePrader]

Clearly U.S. Grant was a far better POTUS than "historians" have portrayed him. He was less of a "drunk" than a man that merely couldn't handle any amount of alcohol at all. Honest, hard working, and competent, he was one of the best Generals and Presidents we have ever produced.