- Type: Things To Do
- Subtype: Museum Exhibits
- Duration: 1-3 Hours
- Reservations: No
- Pets: No
- Location: Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum
- Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
- Time Of Day: Day
- Type: Article
- Locations: Andersonville National Historic Site, Andrew Johnson National Historic Site, Antietam National Battlefield, Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site, Eisenhower National Historic Site, more »
Abraham Brian, Basil Biggs, James Warfield, and Mag Palm are just a few of the many individuals that were affected by the Civil War and the Battle of Gettysburg, and each has their own story to tell. We have collected their stories in one place so that you can learn more about their various trials during this tumultuous time in American history.
- Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site
Was General Grant Arrested for Speeding in Washington, D.C.?
- Type: Article
- Locations: Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site
- Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site
Ulysses S. Grant's Controversial Visit to Ireland
- Type: Article
- Locations: Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site
Ulysses S. Grant enjoyed much praise from heads of state and ordinary citizens during his world tour (1877-1879), but his planned visit to Ireland elicited controversy due to Grant's opposition to the Fenian movement and past comments he made that were viewed by some as having anti-Catholic sentiments.
- Type: Article
- Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site
Ulysses S. Grant and General Orders No. 11
- Type: Article
- Locations: Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site
Ulysses S. Grant issued General Orders No. 11 on December 17, 1862. This controversial order expelled all Jewish people living within Grant's military district. At least thirty Jewish families living in Paducah, Kentucky, were forced to leave their homes. The order remains a stain on Grant's legacy, although he did make efforts to atone for this mistake during his presidency (1869-1877).
- Type: Article
- Locations: Ford's Theatre, Fort Donelson National Battlefield, James A Garfield National Historic Site, Shiloh National Military Park
Colonel Almon Rockwell and James A. Garfield were lifelong friends who met at the Western Reserve Eclectic Institute. They were in the Civil War together and Almon was at President Garfield's bed side after he was shot by an assassin. Learn more about Colonel Rockwell and the friendship he had with President Garfield.
Last updated: August 9, 2023