Ulysses S. Grant just got a NEW RANK

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Only three men have ever been made General of the Armies of the United States. One of them just got his promotion this week (in December 2022).

[VloggingThroughHistory]

Since I've had to repond to DOZENS of people claiming that this is a 5 star rank. It is NOT. General of the Army was created in 1944 (5 stars) and given to Marshall, MacArthur, Ike, Arnold, and later Bradley. There was talk of elevanting Marshall to General of the ARMIES of the United States (the rank I'm discussing here) but he refused it while Pershing (who held that rank) was still alive, believing only one man at a time could have it. It is NOT 5 star, it's above that.

[epicurius]

Promote somebody after they're dead, you don't have to raise their salary.

[allanlank]

The most underappreciated General finally gets the recognition he deserves. Congratulations General Grant, Rest In Peace, Valiant Hero.

[greasyghost]

And thanks to Mark Twain his wife was able to live comfortably after his death. If you haven't read Grant's autobiography it's perhaps the best of it's kind ever written

[raghudurina]

I think Grant and Washington didn't need those ranks at all. They certainly deserve them but they already have a higher rank Commander in Cheif.

[everburn]

Long overdue. It's insane how Lost Causers tore down his image for so long. Grant absolutely deserves it.

[bartsanders]

Grant was the first three star after Washington. He started out in the Civil War enlisting as a private after being brushed off by McClellan when applying for a commission. He was elected Captain of his Company almost immediately, and quickly rose through the ranks, success coming from almost every operation he was involved in. He was struggling with alcoholism, and Lincoln was pressured to relieve him. Lincoln saw his potential, and responded to one such petitioner, "I can't spare this man. He fights."

[ArthurSanford]

I'm willing to bet Eisenhower will receive this award in the decades to come.

[comradekommandmentklaus]

*Grant saves the basically saves the Union*
“Should we promote him for this.”
“No it’s fine.”

Over 100 years later
“Ok I changed my mind let’s promote him”
“…”

[ericrobertson]

Hell yea Unconditional Surrender Grant . God bless Ulysses S. Grant one of the most legendary Generals of the United States Military.

[brandonarmienti]

Well deserved!! Grant deserves so much recognition for all he has done for our country. The man who saved the Union and destroyed the Confederacy is a American hero.

[bcvetkov]

Grant was such a Chad. I'm so glad he's getting the recognition he deserves. God love him.

[UpstateAlgaeLaboratory]

Imagine being at some random command desk and seeing Washington's service folder cross your desk.🤣

[adamluong]

After being being dead for 137 years he finally get promoted to General of the armies what a chad bro

[oleeb]

Grant deserves the rank. Je was probably our greatest military leader.

[robertphillips]

I understand that General Grant is still waiting on his VA Benefits!

[beverlyreiner-baillargeon]

Absolutely Love General Grant. An absolutely impressive man

[cedricgist]

Thank you. I recall my Dad mentioning over the years the five-star generals and admirals that America had honored, and pointing out that Gen. Pershing was the only officer designated as, "General of the Armies." In later years, I followed up on this history - and once could name the five generals and four admirals who received that high distinction.

I was aware that George Washington had been elevated posthumously: I believe he was elevated from Lieutenant General to the unofficial six-star rank. I also recall that that highest rank actually was five gold stars instead of five silver stars - but again, Gen. Pershing never wore five gold stars. Neither will Generals Washington and Grant - yet they both exceeded such ranking by being elected President and thus serving as Commander-in- Chief.

My Dad took interest in such things. He served between World War II and Korea and always had his eye on leadership.

[johnnorris]

US Grant deserves as great recognition as anyone. He was the right man at the right time in our history. From cadet to quartermaster to general to President. Inspiring !

[gagetolinwrites]

I live in Georgetown, Ohio (Grant's childhood town), so I'm pretty happy to see him get the promotion.