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| | The Museum Gazette US Grant National Historic Site |
 | | As Julia recalled in her memoirs, "he was always by my side, walking or riding." Their enjoyable times together came to an abrupt end later that spring, when Grant's regiment was reassigned to Louisiana. | | | Established to preserve and interpret a key property associated with the lives of Ulysses and Julia Dent Grant, the 9.65 acre property includes the main house, a stone building, a barn, an ice house, and a chicken house. | | | Julia wanted a frame house, "but my father most aggravatingly urged a log house, saying it would be warmer. |
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http://www.nps.gov/jeff/Gazettes/USGrant.html
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| | Ulysses S. Grant - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
| | Grant signed a bill into law that created Yellowstone National Park (America's first National Park) on March 1, 1872. | | | Grant's nicknames included: The Hero of Appomattox, "Unconditional Surrender" Grant ("U.S. Grant"), Sam Grant (originating at West Point, from "U. S." Grant suggesting "Uncle Sam"), The Great Captain and, in his youth, Ulys, Lyss and Useless. | | | Grant Memorial Statue in Grant Park, Galena, Illinois. |
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulysses_S._Grant
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| | Julia Boggs Dent Grant biography |
| | Julia opened the White House on Tuesday afternoons with receptions for "any and all" -- even saying, "Admit all," when asked about colored visitors. | | | The Grants bought a cottage at Long Beach in New Jersey, where they spent their summers. | | | It was a grand time -- meeting Queen Victoria and other political leaders, being guests of honor at state banquets, and having enthusiastic crowds surrounding them. |
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http://www.lkwdpl.org/wihohio/gran-jul.htm
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| | White House Historical Association > The White House Christmas Ornament |
| | Grant, their extended family, and guests proceeded to the East Room to dance and to indulge in social conversation. | | | Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site - "White Haven." the Dent family home, is a National Park Service Site and is open to the public. | | | An avid horse enthusiast, he was often seen on afternoon carriage rides in Washington, D.C. Faster trips he made in his sulky, which he raced down Pennsylvania Avenue. |
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http://www.whitehousehistory.org/01/subs/01_b_2003.html
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| | Grant Home |
| | Following a jubilant procession with much flag waving and speeches, a group of Galena citizens presented the General with a handsome furnished house on Bouthillier Street. | | | After a glorious triumphal ride around the hills and valleys, so brilliant with smiles and flowers, we were conducted to a lovely villa exquisitely furnished with everything good taste could desire." | | | A "grand triumphal arch" spanned Main Street, and a holiday atmosphere prevailed with a jubilant procession, speeches, and evening fireworks. |
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http://www.granthome.com/grant_home.htm
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| | Grant's Cabin |
| | In 1855, Grant started sawing and notching the logs that would be used to build a four-room, two-story cabin on the property. | | | It was sold to various people and was finally purchased by August Busch Sr. | | | The cabin was completed in just three days with the help of friends. |
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http://www.grantsfarm.com/docs/grantscabin.htm
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| | First Ladies' Biographical Information |
| | There were Tuesday afternoon receptions given for "any and all" and when asked about "colored visitors", Julia replied, "Admit all." However, behind Juliaâs back, her staff denied entrance to the colored visitors. | | | The Grants spent their summers at Long Beach in New Jersey, where they bought a cottage. | | | Last Years: After leaving the White House, the Grants took a two and a half year world tour. |
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http://www.firstladies.org/biographies/firstladies.aspx?biography=19
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| | JULIA DENT GRANT: "FAIR, FAT, AND FORTY" PART I |
| | Grant proposed to Julia while riding in a carriage. | | | As was stated they were both on a ship at the time. | | | Julia felt it unsafe to cross the bridge, but Grant assured her the bridge was safe. |
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http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/presidents_and_first_ladies/65462
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| | JULIA DENT GRANT: "FAIR, FAT AND FORTY" PART II |
| | While the wedding breakfast was served in the White House for five hundred guests, crowds lined the streets outside hoping to get a glimpse of the couple or other famous guests. | | | When the Grants first moved into the White House, Julia determined to keep their Washington House for the family. | | | Eventually, she gave in and the family moved into the White House. |
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http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/presidents_and_first_ladies/65463
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| | Civil War Diaries |
| | As Grant's entourage passed the entrance gate of the William Samuel Lum house on Washington Street, the captain noticed a young woman standing on the steps. | | | With the vast number of fine old mansions lining the streets, there were many to choose from. | | | While occupying the Lum house, Julia, had an interesting encounter of her own. |
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http://raymondhistory.org/history/lum.htm
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| | Julia Grant - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
| | Upon leaving the White House in 1877, the Grants made a trip around the world that became a journey of triumphs. | | | Julia Grant, photo taken in 1876, when she was mistress of the White House | | | After so many years of hardship and stress, she rejoiced in his fame as a victorious general, and she entered the White House in 1869 to begin, in her words, "the happiest period" of her life. |
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julia_Grant
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| | JULIA GRANT |
| | Among the gifts was a house, built for them in Galena. | | | After the Presidency, the Grant's went on a two-year world tour. | | | Grant, a first lieutenant was stationed at Jefferson Barracks, near White Haven, so he was able to spend much of his time with her. |
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http://www.aboutfamouspeople.com/article1066.html
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| | Biolgraphies of JULIA DENT GRANT |
| | When the Grant Presidency came to an end, she spent two years traveling the world with her husband. | | | For the rest of her life, Julia Grant savored her recollections of the White House as "a garden spot of orchids." | | | They were received by royalty and treated as if they were still the occupants of the White House. |
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http://www.multied.com/Bio/ladies/grant.html
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| | American President |
| | Grant's early life showed little indication that the world would ever hear of him. | | | Slight, cigar-chewing, and brooding, Ulysses S. Grant was the Civil War supreme commander who rode his war-hero status to the White House -- and into one of the rockiest two-term presidencies ever. | | | But his political inexperience began to show almost immediately. |
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http://www.americanpresident.org/history/ulyssessgrant
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| | Grant, Julia - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about Grant, Julia |
| | Grant, Ulysses S. Grant, Ulysses S. Grant, Ulysses S. Grant, Ulysses Simpson | | | US first lady, much admired by the public for her style while in the White House. | | | She married the future US president Ulysses S Grant in 1848, and throughout their marriage helped him cope with his bouts of depression and hard drinking. |
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http://encyclopedia.farlex.com/Grant,+Julia
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| | Amazon.com: Ulysses S. Grant: An Album : Warrior, Husband, Traveler, "Emancipator," Writer: Books: William S. ... |
| | When you are as rich, as successful and as famous as Grant was in his heyday, I would imagine physical relations would be high on your list. | | | McFeely likes to write about Grant's private life, which is OK with me. Grant was one of these types of men who were uxorious around their wives, she was his best friend, lover, helpmate, a person he could talk to and make love to at the same time. | | | I have seen all the photos in here a million times. |
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http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0393020320?v=glance
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| | American President |
| | She offered a full array of events and became a popular hostess. | | | Perhaps the only drawback to her role was that it had to end. | | | When he ultimately rejected the idea, he did so without consulting her, knowing Julia would try to talk him into it. |
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http://www.americanpresident.org/history/ulyssessgrant/firstlady
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| | Ulysses S. Grant Papers (Library of Congress) |
| | Grant, Li Hung Chang, and the Japanese officials maintained a friendly correspondence until his death. | | | Letters between Grant and Li Hung Chang, viceroy of Tientsin, and other Chinese and Japanese officials concern a dispute over Japan's annexation of the Ryukyu Islands. | | | Organized and described according to the series, folders, and boxes from which the items were removed. |
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http://www.loc.gov/rr/mss/text/grant.html
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| | Ulysses S. Grant Home Page |
| | Unfortunately in the past 130 years, many of the original photographs of General Grant ended up in private collections, never to been seen by the public again. | | | He explored over 300 archives worldwide and went through thousands of auction catalogs dating back to the 1870s. | | | This project would not be possible without the generous help of many great people and institutions such as Mr. |
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| | Zap2it.com - Movie news - Hugh Grant Drops Julia Roberts Film Out of Loyalty to Hurley |
| | According to the paper, the film's producers and Grant's agents were unaware of the feud when the actor signed on to play th | | | But recently Grant discovered that Elizabeth Hurley, his former girlfriend of many years, had been in some kind of feud with Young for about eight years. | | | Hugh Grant Drops Julia Roberts Film Out of Loyalty to Hurley |
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http://movies.zap2it.com/movies/news/story/0,1259,---11737,00.html
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| | First Lady Bio Julia Grant |
| | Grant also encouraged Blacks in her employ at the White House to invest in real estate, and often deducted money from their pay and opened savings accounts for them | | | Julia was conscious of her appearance, however, and asked her husband to allow an operation to help her cross-eyed problem | | | Upon taking the Oath of Office, Grant turned to his wife and said, "Now my dear, I hope you're happy" |
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http://www.usatrivia.com/flbigrnt.html
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| | Educational Programs - Mrs. Julia Dent Grant |
| | Julia Dent Grant brings into the classroom a “hands-on” approach which enhances the experience for the students. | | | This is your opportunity to find out more about the life of this famous American. | | | Julia follows her clothing presentation with a discussion of women’s roles and social structure during the Civil War. |
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http://ulyssesgrant.net/programs_mrsgrant.htm
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| | Ulysses S. Grant Network |
| | This web site was made possible by the generosity of The College of St. Scholastica, a coeducational Benedictine college located in scenic Duluth, Minnesota. | | | Reproduction of painting of General Grant courtesy of the West Point Museum, United States Military Academy, West Point, New York. | | | And the General Would Love to Hear From You. |
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http://faculty.css.edu/mkelsey/usgrant/index.html
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| | The American Presidency |
| | During the last years of his administration, the worst economic depression yet experienced by the nation had damaged Grant's popularity, encouraging this grand tour. | | | During their trip the Grants were greeted and honored with gifts by local dignitaries, including Pope Leo XIII. | | | Gold casket presented to Ulysses and Julia Grant, late 1870s |
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http://americanhistory.si.edu/presidency/3c4.html
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| | Brady--Brady |
| | Julia Dent became engaged to her brother's West Point classmate, Ulysses S. Grant, against the wishes of her father, and the couple waited over two more years before they could marry, while Grant served in Texas and Mexico. | | | In 1864, Brady added Julia Grant's portrait to his series devoted to Union generals and their wives. | | | The separations that began with their engagement continued throughout Julia and Ulysses Grant's married life, prompting them to maintain a frank, affectionate correspondence. |
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http://www.npg.si.edu/exh/brady/photo/jdgrnt.htm
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| | Galena State Historic Sites and General Ulysses S. Grant's Home |
| | President Ulysses S. Grant's Home, Congressman Elihu B. Washburne's Home, several parks and neighborhood homes near the Grant Home, the Old Market House and the Information Center in the Market House Square on Commerce Street are all part of the Galena State Historic Sites. | | | Home Grant Home Washburne House Old Market House Information Center | | | We hope you find this web page informative and useful for your upcoming visit to historic Galena. |
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| | Julia Dent Grant tent # 16 |
| | After the General's death, Congress voted her a pension of $5,000.00 a year; she spent her declining years in the National Capitol. | | | They were received by the crowned heads of every country, and Mrs. | | | The following is a sketch of the Life of Julia Dent Grant for which our Tent is named: |
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http://www.duvcw.org/mo/tent16.htm
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| | SSRN-Complexity and Analyst Following of Multinational Firms by Julia Grant, Robert Bricker, Timothy Fogarty, Gary ... |
| | Grant, Julia, Bricker, Robert J., Fogarty, Timothy J. and Previts, Gary J., "Complexity and Analyst Following of Multinational Firms" (January 2000). | | | Our findings add to our understanding of the role of complexity in affecting analyst following of multinational firms, and have implications for segment reporting under SFAS 131. | | | SSRN-Complexity and Analyst Following of Multinational Firms by Julia Grant, Robert Bricker, Timothy Fogarty, Gary Previts |
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http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=220421
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