The Papers of Ulysses S. Grant, Volume 16: 1866 Volume 16
(Book #16 in the The Papers of Ulysses S. Grant Series)
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Ulysses S. Grant as symbol became as important in peace as he had been in war. The nation rewarded Grant with the rank of full general, the first U.S. officer to hold the rank since George Washington. Disliking politics, Grant sought to avoid the growing controversy over Reconstruction policy. Although he faced growing pressure to take a stand, he maintained public silence, firmly believing it wrong for an army officer "to take part in elections." Grant...
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0809314673
ISBN13:9780809314676
Release Date:October 1988
Publisher:Southern Illinois University Press
Length:666 Pages
Weight:3.24 lbs.
Dimensions:2.3" x 6.7" x 10.0"
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