Erik Mathisen

Join Robert Cook, Erik Mathisen, and Susan-Mary Grant as they dive into the multifaceted legacy of Ulysses S. Grant. They discuss his pivotal role during the Reconstruction era, notably his efforts to secure civil rights for freed slaves and combatting the Ku Klux Klan. The conversation also highlights Grant's later tarnished reputation due to corruption scandals and his complex relationship with Native American rights. Their insights reveal a significant reassessment of Grant's contributions to American history and the tangled nature of his presidency.