When the Civil War broke out, Grant was working at his father’s leather store. He did not believe in fighting or war, but he knew that his country needed him. After the war he said, “Although a soldier by profession, I have never felt any sort of fondness for war, and I have never advocated it, except as a means of peace.”(http://saints.css.edu, July 24, 1997) Helping your country in a time of need is definitely considered a brave deed, especially when you are putting yourself in danger.

His first assignment in the Civil War was to command a small, unruly volunteer group. He whipped the group into shape and earned the rank of Brigadier General of volunteers. With his new ran

In conclusion, it is obvious why Ulysses Simpson Grant is considered a hero. Throughout his life he has shown fearlessness, bravery, intelligence, determination, leadership, and the ability to overcome obstacles. Most of these qualities are necessities in order to become a hero. Perhaps he put it best when saying, “The fact is I think I am a verb instead of a personal pronoun. A verb is anything that signifies to be; to do; or to suffer. I signify all three.” (http://saints.css.edu, July 24, 1997) By obtaining these qualities, General Ulysses S. Grant proved himself worthy to uphold the title of a Great American Hero.

Ulysses Grant became a very high respected man. He was brought to Washington D.C. to receive the special thanks from the President himself and a gold medal from Congress. He was then promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General commanding all the armies of the United States. Now Grant had the power to make certain movements of the army. He was cutting off Robert E. Lee’s communication and supplies. Lee was starving in Richmond and had no choice but to retreat when Grant attacked. Grant cut of Lee before he could get anywhere. On April 9, 1865 Robert E. Lee was forced to surrender t

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