Visiting the Presidents

Visiting the Presidents takes listeners through the birthplaces, homes, gravesites, libraries, and other historical sites associated with the Presidents of the United States. Join Dr. Joe Faykosh as we explore the childhoods, lives, loves, careers, and deaths of these presidents through the sites that were touched by them.

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S2 E18 Ulysses Grant and Galena

June 28, 2022 • Joe Faykosh • Season 2 • Episode 18

Unconditionally Surrender to Ulysses Grant's Episode on his homes in St. Louis, Mount McGregor, and of course, Galena, Illinois. Learn about the 18th President's transition from military life to politics, his tumultuous presidency, his wife, Julia, and family, as well as his homes!

Check out the website at VisitingthePresidents.com for visual aids, links, past episodes, recommended reading, and other information!
Episode Page: https://visitingthepresidents.com/2022/06/28/season-2-episode-18-ulysses-grant-and-galena/

Season 1's Ulysses Grant Episode: "Ulysses Grant and Point Pleasant" on his birthplace!

Season 3's Ulysses Grant Episode: "Ulysses Grant's Tomb" on his gravesite!

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