Today marks the 125th anniversary of the death of US Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant. Grant led the United States to victory in the Civil War and would serve two terms as President of the United States (March 4, 1869 – March 4, 1877). While many called him a “butcher,” for his handling of troops in the Civil War, and one of the worst presidents in U.S. history, his reputation and actions are on the rebound. For more on U.S. Grant, check out the following two articles:
Ulysses S. Grant – U.S. Lieutenant General
Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant is dead! – A Country Mourns
About Michael Noirot
I grew up in the Central Illinois farming community, of Dunlap. Growing up, I played sports, tinkered with cars and enjoyed photography. While I did well in school, I did not become passionate about history until my early 30's.
I have built a large library, of books on early America, politics and the Civil War. I am an avid reader. Fortunately, I have had plenty of opportunities to travel, over the years, and have been to most of the Civil War battlefields. I work while I travel, so more often than not, I am up, in the middle of the night, to get sunrise pictures, or I will be out until well after dark, exploring Civil War battlefields.
I have other hobbies, and passions, that I really enjoy. Number one on the list would be guitar. I play my guitars on a regular basis, and enjoy the Bluegrass, and Contemporary Christian (CCM) genres. I play a style of guitar, called FLATPICKING, where using a flat pick, you play lead solos, similar to the way a fiddle would have been played during the 19th and early 20th Centuries.
Laura, my wife, and I also enjoy scuba diving, travel and spending time at our property, in the country. Lastly, we spend as much time with our families, as possible. Thanks for stopping by.
