Contrary to the stereotypical depictions of flawless superheroes, in reality, most of them are nowhere near perfection. An adequate example would be Hiram Ulysses Grant, often known as Ulysses S. Grant. Despite the fact that Grant had many shortcomings, for instance he wasn't very self-disciplined in the aspect of alcohol, Grant is still commendable to many because he was determined to win the war for what he believed in, he had served and protected his country his whole life, and that he has shaped the world we live in today. Ulysses Grant definitely had his flaws, hence he was just like anyone else. To begin with, he was an alcoholic, and this effect exerted on his career. Even in the 19th century, a time when many Americans drank liquor
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His figure was the main cause that incited the North of the United States to their triumph. Grant struggled to secure a field command post at the outset of the Civil War, but was quickly promoted to be in charge of an Illinois volunteer regiment. The first exhibit of his trademark aggressive style was when he captured Fort Donelson in Tennessee, and stated that he was only to accept "unconditional surrender." The victory marked the first time a Confederates force was defeated by the Union in a major battle. This gave people in the North hope; hence Abraham Lincoln secured his leadership through the people's faith in him. Ulysses Grant earned his popularity not because he was the best general on the field, but because he has followed Lincoln's instructions and didn't stop pursuing the rebels. His determination and resourcefulness was praised and admired by the Union. For instance, he used the size of the Union to his advantage and relentlessly chased the Southerners. Eventually, when he accepted the surrender of the Confederate force by his rival Lee in April 1865, he generously allowed the Southern soldiers to preserve their weapons and horses. Everyone could tell that he was compassionate and just, so he easily won the people's hearts. Grant had no intention of getting into politics, and his income as a general was very stable. Yet, after Lincoln's …show more content…
Abraham Lincoln was reelected president because of Grant's continual success. The Northerners were confident that they were to win the war because there was a military leader who was resolute to unite the country and able to win the war. It was almost certain that the Union Army was going to defeat the Confederates when Ulysses Grant was promoted to be the lieutenant general, which allowed him to be in charge of the entire army. If it weren't for Grant, the Union probably wouldn't have won, which would have resulted in the independence of the Confederates, and Lincoln probably would've lost the presidential campaign. Both Lincoln and Grant abhorred slavery and supported African Americans' civil rights. If another president who didn't respect them came along, they wouldn't have done anything to stop the KKK from their reckless acts. Thus, the minorities would've lived in terror for generations if no one stood up for them. Last but not least, Ulysses Grant popularized the strategic warfare of a "total war," which claimed the civilians to be responsible and involved for a war that traditionally only complicated combatants. For example, in World War II, the deadliest military conflict ever in history, 55 out of 60 million people who died were
His figure was the main cause that incited the North of the United States to their triumph. Grant struggled to secure a field command post at the outset of the Civil War, but was quickly promoted to be in charge of an Illinois volunteer regiment. The first exhibit of his trademark aggressive style was when he captured Fort Donelson in Tennessee, and stated that he was only to accept "unconditional surrender." The victory marked the first time a Confederates force was defeated by the Union in a major battle. This gave people in the North hope; hence Abraham Lincoln secured his leadership through the people's faith in him. Ulysses Grant earned his popularity not because he was the best general on the field, but because he has followed Lincoln's instructions and didn't stop pursuing the rebels. His determination and resourcefulness was praised and admired by the Union. For instance, he used the size of the Union to his advantage and relentlessly chased the Southerners. Eventually, when he accepted the surrender of the Confederate force by his rival Lee in April 1865, he generously allowed the Southern soldiers to preserve their weapons and horses. Everyone could tell that he was compassionate and just, so he easily won the people's hearts. Grant had no intention of getting into politics, and his income as a general was very stable. Yet, after Lincoln's …show more content…
Abraham Lincoln was reelected president because of Grant's continual success. The Northerners were confident that they were to win the war because there was a military leader who was resolute to unite the country and able to win the war. It was almost certain that the Union Army was going to defeat the Confederates when Ulysses Grant was promoted to be the lieutenant general, which allowed him to be in charge of the entire army. If it weren't for Grant, the Union probably wouldn't have won, which would have resulted in the independence of the Confederates, and Lincoln probably would've lost the presidential campaign. Both Lincoln and Grant abhorred slavery and supported African Americans' civil rights. If another president who didn't respect them came along, they wouldn't have done anything to stop the KKK from their reckless acts. Thus, the minorities would've lived in terror for generations if no one stood up for them. Last but not least, Ulysses Grant popularized the strategic warfare of a "total war," which claimed the civilians to be responsible and involved for a war that traditionally only complicated combatants. For example, in World War II, the deadliest military conflict ever in history, 55 out of 60 million people who died were