Ulysses S Grant (Potatoman5849)

Ulysses S. Grant (born Hiram Ulysses Grant) was an American general who served as the 19th President of the United States and as Vice President from March 5, 1869 to June 18, 1874 until his resignation in 1874 due to allegations of corruption.
The main achievements of his Presidency include the Annexation of Santo Domingo, aiding the South in reconstruction and appointing of the first Black Vice President Fredrick Douglass. 
Grant became President after the assassination of President Windfield Scott just one day after taking office.
His administration was plagued by allegation of corruption. Many of his cabinet and officials were embroiled in conflict of interest issues. It came to a head when his secretary of war was arrested on charges of money laundering. His secretary of State William Seward resigned in protest and Grant was accused of being the ring leader of the operations. Grant was later found innocent of all charges however felt responsible for the issues caused so he resigned in 1874 becoming the first President in U.S. history to do so.
Grants Vice President Fredrick Douglass was sworn in as the 20th President and the first Black President
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