Ulysses Grant 
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3/19/2023
The Curious History of Ulysses Grant's Great Grandfather
by John Reeves
The military experiences of Noah Grant in the French and Indian War typified changes in military strategy in the Americas and cemented a family commitment to the military that drove his great grandson Ulysses.
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SOURCE: Smithsonian.com
1/9/19
Ulysses Grant’s Failed Attempt to Grant Native Americans Citizenship
In a forgotten chapter of history, the president and his Seneca Commissioner of Indian Affairs, Ely Parker, fought for Native American rights
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3-16-17
This St. Patrick’s Day Let’s Remember Northern Ireland, too
by Steven Knipp
Most Americans come from Northern Ireland including Ulysses Grant and Stonewall Jackson.
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