Ulysses S. Grant
Coverage of Ulysses S. Grant in the Nexus archive.
- I visited West Point, the elite military academy dating back to the Revolutionary War. Take a look inside.
West Point, established by George Washington in 1778, is the longest continuously garrisoned military installation in the US and home to the highly selective United States Military Academy. Public tours highlight its Revolutionary War history and modern role in training military leaders, with notable graduates including Ulysses S. Grant and Dwight D. Eisenhower.
- Poll: Americans believe they aren’t being taught enough about democracy
A poll indicates that Americans feel they are not being adequately educated about democracy. The article also describes a tour group entering the Capitol Rotunda, where statues of Ulysses S. Grant and Abraham Lincoln are displayed in 2024.
- How past presidents celebrated milestone U.S. independence anniversaries
The article examines how past U.S. presidents celebrated major independence anniversaries, including Gerald Ford's 1976 Bicentennial events, Calvin Coolidge's low-key 150th anniversary in 1926, Ulysses S. Grant's 100th anniversary in 1876, and Andrew Jackson's 1837 cheese wheel event. It also references upcoming 250th anniversary plans and contrasts historical celebration styles with modern expectations.
- MORNING GLORY: GOP's only path in November -- defend Trump and defeat radicals in Iran
The article argues that the GOP's strategy to defend President Trump and emphasize the necessity of the U.S. conflict with Iran is critical to avoiding midterm election losses. It frames the Iran battle as a preemptive, necessary action against an existential threat, drawing historical parallels to the Civil War and praising Trump's resolve.