Chapter
Rebuilding after the Civil War
1:19:47 - 1:26:15 (06:27)
After winning the Civil War, a broke Ulysses S. Grant met two men on a train who offered him $1000 to write his autobiography. He then started the reconstruction era in earnest, fighting for equal opportunities for black people, while dealing with Custer stealing his sword.
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Despite only having one known instance of being too drunk to function, Ulysses S. Grant was often labeled as a drunk and was accused of drinking during battles such as Shiloh.
1:19:47 - 1:20:28 (00:40)
Summary
Despite only having one known instance of being too drunk to function, Ulysses S. Grant was often labeled as a drunk and was accused of drinking during battles such as Shiloh.
ChapterRebuilding after the Civil War
EpisodeEp 393 - The Presidents (feat. Louis C.K.)
PodcastMatt and Shane's Secret Podcast
Ulysses S. Grant was broke and considering leaving his young wife destitute when he was offered a thousand dollars to write his autobiography.
1:20:28 - 1:24:29 (04:01)
Summary
Ulysses S. Grant was broke and considering leaving his young wife destitute when he was offered a thousand dollars to write his autobiography. After winning the Civil War and starting reconstruction efforts, he wrote his memoirs, now considered one of the greatest autobiographies ever written.
ChapterRebuilding after the Civil War
EpisodeEp 393 - The Presidents (feat. Louis C.K.)
PodcastMatt and Shane's Secret Podcast
The speaker shares their admiration of a historical figure who demonstrated bravery and leadership in a war.
1:24:29 - 1:26:15 (01:45)
Summary
The speaker shares their admiration of a historical figure who demonstrated bravery and leadership in a war.