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President Ulysses S. Grant: The Myth of the Butcher

American History Hit

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Grant's Memoir: The Post-Presidential Triumph

The chapter delves into President Ulysses S. Grant's post-presidential struggles with financial instability and health issues, emphasizing his involvement in a failed investment and his battle with throat cancer. It highlights Grant's urgency to write his memoirs due to financial concerns, the unique deal with Mark Twain, and the success of his memoir despite controversies

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