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| 1822- Born on April 27 in Point Pleasant, Ohio 1839- Enters West Point and changes his name from Hiram Ulysses Grant, to Ulysses S. Grant 1843- Graduates from West Point and ranked 21st of 39 scholars 1846- Leads his first troops in Mexican War 1847- Helps capture Mexico City and is promoted to Captain 1862- Promoted to Major General 1864- Appointed Lieutenant General of the Union Army 1865- Grant defeats Confederates and gives surrender terms to General Robert E. Lee at Appomattox Court House, Virginia 1868- Elected President of the United States 1885- Dies on July 23 |
