Ulysses Grant allegedly drank too much, but he won the Civil War anyway. Functional alcoholism: not recommended, but historically effective.
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Grant's Memoirs
Grant wrote his memoirs while dying of throat cancer to pay off his debts. Even dying, he was more productive…
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Reconstruction Enforcement
Grant enforced Reconstruction with federal troops. He was like a military occupation president, but for good reasons.
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Grant's Scandals
Grant's administration had more scandals than a soap opera. His friends kept stealing everything while he wasn't looking.
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Let Us Have Peace
Grant's motto was 'Let us have peace.' After four years of Civil War, even Republicans were tired of fighting.
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Grant's Simplicity
Grant was a simple man who hated formal occasions. Presidential pomp and circumstance made him uncomfortable. Reluctant ceremony participant.
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Whiskey Ring Scandal
The Whiskey Ring scandal involved Grant's private secretary. Even Grant's friends couldn't resist the temptation of tax-free alcohol.
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