Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant Volume 2/2

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The narrative follows Ulysses S. Grant's remarkable journey from a reluctant West Point graduate to a key military leader during the Civil War. Notably, his decisive victories at Fort Donelson and Vicksburg showcased his strategic brilliance, earning him a promotion to General-in-Chief. The account highlights his magnanimous terms of surrender to Lee at Appomattox and his presidential leadership style, mirroring his military command. Facing personal challenges later in life, Grant penned his memoirs to secure his family's future, completing them shortly before his death in 1885.