Ulysses S. Grant | Black Hills & Badlands - South Dakota

Ulysses S. Grant

  • Ulysses S. Grant
Sculptor: 
John Lopez

Grant is considered to be one of the worst presidents in America's history. His time in office was marked by major scandals, and therefore he was not able to accomplish much during his two terms in office. Although a man of scrupulous honesty, Grant as president accepted handsome presents from admirers. Worse, he allowed himself to be seen with two speculators, Jay Gould and James Fisk. When Grant realized their scheme to corner the market in gold, he authorized the Secretary of the Treasury to sell enough gold to wreck their plans, but the speculation had already wrought havoc with business. This was the cause of Black Friday. http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/presidents/ulyssessgrant

Presidential Years: 1869-1877

Directions: 
Corner of 4th St. & Main St.