The Papers of Ulysses S. Grant, Volume 16: 1866 Volume 16

Bys: Ulysses S. Grant and John Y. Simon

Ulysses S. Grant as symbol became as important in peace as he had been in war. The nation rewarded Grant with the rank of full general, the first U.S. officer to hold the rank since George Washington.

Disliking politics, Grant sought to avoid the growing controversy over Reconstruction policy. Although he faced growing pressure to take a stand, he maintained public silence, firmly believing it wrong for an army officer "to take part in elections."

Grant...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0809314673
• ISBN13: 9780809314676
• Release Date: October 1988
• Publisher: Southern Illinois University Press
• Length: 666 Pages
• Weight: 3.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.3" x 6.7" x 10.0"