Battle of Gettysburg1 July 1863
1-4 July, Union victory marking the turning point of the war
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Ulysses Simpson Grant Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Ulysses Simpson Grant, based on 10 World History Database records associated with United States of America.
10 records1863–18759 events5 places
Chronological biography
1863
Capture of Vicksburg4 July 1863
Captures Vicksburg
Battle of Chattanooga25 November 1863
Union troops capture Missionary Ridge during the Battle of Chattanooga
1865
Result of Surrender of Army of Northern Virginia9 April 1865
Lee's surrender to Grant effectively ends the principal Confederate field army in Virginia.
Surrender of Army of Northern Virginia9 April 1865
General Lee surrenders to General Grant at Appomattox courthouse
1869
President of USA1869
Appointed President of the USA, 18th President
1873
Coinage Act12 February 1873
The Coinage Act ends standard silver-dollar production and strengthens the movement toward gold.
Coinage Act12 February 1873
The Coinage Act ends standard silver-dollar coinage and strengthens the country's movement toward gold.
Economy of USA8 September 1873
Financial panic is caused by over-production & withdrawal of foreign capital
1875
Specie Payment Resumption Act14 January 1875
The Act schedules redemption of Civil War greenbacks in gold from January 1879.
Titles and roles
President of USA
Record provenance
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