The United States Senate passed a bipartisan resolution last week honoring the 200th Birthday of Ulysses S. Grant originally proposed by Ohio Democrat Sherrod Brown and Missouri Republican Roy Blunt. According to the release from the senators:
“President Ulysses S. Grant, a son of Ohio, served his nation with honor and distinction,” said Brown. “Grant’s exemplary leadership on the battlefield could only be overshadowed by his commitment to a more just nation for all Americans during the Reconstruction Era. I’m proud to recognize President Grant’s many accomplishments with this resolution as we plan a bicentennial celebration honoring his service 200 years after his birth in Point Pleasant, Ohio.”
“Ulysses S. Grant is one of our nation’s greatest presidents,” said Blunt. “When Ulysses S. Grant was called to serve, he did so with courage, integrity, and determination that led his troops – and our nation – to victory. As we celebrate the bicentennial of Grant’s birth, we should all reflect on his fight for a more perfect Union, and honor his legacy and the legacy of all of the service members who have fought for this nation and the values we stand for.”
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