Grant
2002-05-25T10:19:01-04:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvM2Q0XC8xNzAyMjEtbS5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==Mr. Smith discussed his book, Grant, about the Civil War general and former President of the United States, Ulysses S. Grant. Simon And Schuster published the book. In it, the author argues that Grant was a more successful president than many historians remember. Mr. Smith writes that Grant’s strength on the battlefield helped him greatly once he became president. The author cites examples of Grant’s strength of character over such issues as the Reconstruction of the South and the protection of rights for newly freed African-Americans. After the presentation the author answered questions from members of the audience.
Mr. Smith discussed his book, Grant, about the Civil War general and former President of the United States, Ulysses S. Grant. Simon And Schuster published… read more
Mr. Smith discussed his book, Grant, about the Civil War general and former President of the United States, Ulysses S. Grant. Simon And Schuster published the book. In it, the author argues that Grant was a more successful president than many historians remember. Mr. Smith writes that Grant’s strength on the battlefield helped him greatly once he became president. The author cites examples of Grant’s strength of character over such issues as the Reconstruction of the South and the protection of rights for newly freed African-Americans. After the presentation the author answered questions from members of the audience. close
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