Grant was a military genius but a political amateur. Winning wars and winning elections require different skill sets.
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Black Friday Gold Panic
Grant caused the Black Friday Gold Panic by releasing government gold. Economic policy through precious metal surprise attacks.
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Grant's World Tour
After his presidency, Grant took a world tour and was celebrated everywhere. He was more popular abroad than at home.…
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Grant's Drinking
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.
📅 June 9, 2025
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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.
📅 June 9, 2025
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