Ulysses S. Grant (A Life)

It was the 27th of April, 1822
In Point Pleasant, Ohio
Hiram Ulysses Grant was due
After school, he entered West Point
Fought in the war with Mexico
He learn skills in strategy, and
How crucial is supply line flow
He fell in love with Julia
In 1848, they wed
They had four children, which were
Buck, Nellie, Jesse and Fred

Grant left the Army, skill-less
They struggled for what they need
'61, came Civil War
He joined again, his men, to lead
A General, then Commander
Into the battles with his men
Shiloh, Vicksburg, Appomattox
He was a fighter to war's end
He was there at Lee's surrender
Then became Secretary of War
Grant struggled with President Johnson
Andrew's impeachment opened a door

Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th president, he was
He tried to heal a nation, but, too many fought his cause

Grant ran and won the presidency
In 1868
Promoted Reconstruction
And for blacks to integrate
Though honest yet gullible
Scandals plagued his presidency
Black Friday, Whiskey Ring, and more
His choice of men were untrustworthy
He established Yellowstone
The first park in the nation
Reduced debt, taxes and tariffs
But, couldn't stop segregation

'77, Grant left DC
Travelled the world with his wife
He made some bad investments
But, his memoirs improved their life
But, years of drinking took their toll
In 1885
July 23rd, it was
The last day he was alive
His legacy, he saved
The Union in the Civil War
He's on the $50 bill
Thus, in memory evermore