In nine pages this paper assesses the strengths and weaknesses of Ulysses S. Grant in order to gain a greater understandingof the man. Six sources are cited in the bibliography.
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In reality, who was Ulysses S. Grant? Bibliography lists 6 sources. SNUgrant.rtf Ulysses S. Grant - Does He Measure Up? Written
by Susan A. Nelson - May, 2001 For More Information On This Paper Please General Ulysses S. Grant, the commander
of Union forces in the West, cut the Confederate States in two on July 4, 1863, when he seized Vicksburg, Mississippi. Moreover, without incident General Robert E. Lee personally surrendered
on April 9, 1865 and shortly after, the Army of Northern Virginia gave itself over to General Grant at Appomattox Court House, Virginia. For all intents and purposes this
signified the end of the war! Soon, the world would learn that this modern democratic republic could survive violent internal dissension, and still rise above it to become a
great nation that may be, in then-President Lincolns words, "the last best hope of earth" (The American Presidency, 2001, and See Also Ulysses S. Grant Biography, 2001). This
essay will examine a number of the much-disputed character traits of this legendary historical figure -- the good, the bad - the human.
According to numerous reports Grant was a plain, unassuming man of few words. He is reported to have once answered a query, "This life is too brief to be frittered
away with explanations." (Sounds like he had a fine sense of humor also.) Although seemingly a detached and very private person, Grant nevertheless was intense and a master
of self-control when it came to many areas of his life. One observer saw in his face "deep thought; extreme determination; and great simplicity and calmness." Another