Ulysses S. Grant (A Life) Lyrics

It was the 27th of April, 1822

In Point Pleasant, Ohio

Hiram Ulysses Grant was due

After school, he entered West Point

Fought in the war with Mexico

He learn skills in strategy, and

How crucial is supply line flow

He fell in love with Julia

In 1848, they wed

They had four children, which were

Buck, Nellie, Jesse and Fred

Grant left the Army, skill-less

They struggled for what they need

'61, came Civil War

He joined again, his men, to lead

A General, then Commander

Into the battles with his men

Shiloh, Vicksburg, Appomattox

He was a fighter to war's end

He was there at Lee's surrender

Then became Secretary of War

Grant struggled with President Johnson

Andrew's impeachment opened a door

Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th president, he was

He tried to heal a nation, but, too many fought his cause

Grant ran and won the presidency

In 1868

Promoted Reconstruction

And for blacks to integrate

Though honest yet gullible

Scandals plagued his presidency

Black Friday, Whiskey Ring, and more

His choice of men were untrustworthy

He established Yellowstone

The first park in the nation

Reduced debt, taxes and tariffs

But, couldn't stop segregation

'77, Grant left DC

Travelled the world with his wife

He made some bad investments

But, his memoirs improved their life

But, years of drinking took their toll

In 1885

July 23rd, it was

The last day he was alive

His legacy, he saved

The Union in the Civil War

He's on the $50 bill

Thus, in memory evermore