Ulysses S. Grant
Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th President of the United States, was in the news for his controversial legacy as a former slave owner and his role in leading the Union during the Civil War, as discussions continue around the historical context of slavery and its impact on American society.
Born on Apr 27, 1822 (202 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1 | 5.00 | 0.02% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 73,458 | $21,000,000 | 4,660$ |
| Costa Rica | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 5,094,118 | 2,553 | $62,000 | 31$ |
| Vietnam | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 97,338,583 | 55,495 | $340,000 | 194$ |
| Kenya | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 53,771,296 | 26,619 | $106,000 | 52$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 6.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 18,002 | $2,700,000 | 716$ |
| Greece | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 4,450 | $190,000 | 81$ |
| Totals | 6 | 565,515,713 | 180,577 | $24,398,000 | 5,734$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Greece:
Ulysses S. Grant was the Union general who accepted the surrender of Robert E. Lee.
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United Kingdom:
Grant's portrait was manipulated to depict him in a more heroic military scene.
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Vietnam:
Ulysses S. Grant hinted at pursuing a third term, which was a topic of discussion among some leaders.
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Costa Rica:
Ulysses S. Grant aspired to a third presidential term but did not secure the nomination.
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Kenya:
Other former commanders in chief, notably Ulysses S. Grant and Theodore Roosevelt, have sought a third term in office but failed to win the nomination or re-election.
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United States:
Grant was a general who led the Union Armies to victory and worked to abolish slavery, but he also owned a slave named William Jones.
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