Ulysses S. Grant (1879)

Ulysses S. Grant, 18th President of the United States 1879 US President Ulysses S. Grant April 27, 1822 - July 23, 1885 The first president in U.S. history to come from an army officer. He is one of the most famous generals to have fought in the Civil War, along with (and for ultimately defeating) Confederate General Robert E. Lee. Despite his military success, he is considered by historians to be one of America's worst presidents due to the many scandals and corruption that occurred during his presidency, including the "Credit Mobilier Affair. After the end of his second term as president He visited Japan in June 1879 as a state guest. Grant was also the first person to visit Japan who had been president of the United States. He met with Emperor Meiji at Hamarikyu Palace. He planted pine trees at Zojoji Temple and cypress trees in Ueno Park. During a visit to Nikko Toshogu Shrine, he was given special permission to cross a bridge that only the emperor was allowed to cross, but he refused, saying he was afraid to do so, which earned him high praise. Ulysses S. Grant (Apr. 27, 1822 ? Jul. 23, 1885) was the 18th President of the United States from 1869?1877 and U.S. general and commander of the Union armies during the American Civil War. This photo of Grant is thought to have been taken during his visit to Japan, part of his world tour from 1877 to 1879. When he visited Japan he met with Emperor Meiji and helped diffuse a dispute between China and Japan over claims to the Ryukyu Islands (Okinawa). Photo attributed to Ueno Hikoma. Photo taken in 1879, attributed to Ueno Hikoma of Nagasaki. (Japanese names listed surname first.)