America's Return to Independence

General Ulysses S. Grant was the consummate leader whose determination and perseverance was legendary. General Grant was perhaps the greatest leader of all time.   He knew what it took to relate to his men.   He didn’t dress in the uniform of a commanding officer; he wore the same as any soldier.   He ate what they ate and took the same rations.   He slept on the ground like anyone else.   He often put himself within firing range of the Confederates and never feared being killed. His men respected his courage, relatability, and leadership.   Even after the great military victories under his command he refused to take credit, quickly passing on the honors to the soldiers who did the fighting.   As the honors continued to pour in, he remained forever humble. From an early age, Ulysses S. Grant showed his patriotism and support of the United States of America.   Grant read about the life of George Washington and admired his character.   When he was nine or ten years old his cousin Joh