"There are but few important events in the affairs of men brought about by their own choice." ― Ulysses S. Grant From Ulysses S. Grant President Added on 1/31/2026 About Ulysses S. Grant Ulysses S. Grant was an American general who led Union armies to victory in the Civil War and later became the 18th president of the United States. His military leadership and presidency made him a central figure in nineteenth-century U.S. history. Born: 1822-04-27 Died: 1885-07-23 View all quotes from Ulysses S. Grant