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Episode: Ulysses S. Grant Part 1: How did Grant Handle losing 23,746 men in 36 hours?
Description: On March 5, 1877, Ulysses S. Grant was enjoying his first day as a private citizen after eight years as the 18th president, when he received a phone call from the future.
In this episode, we are going to clear up the rumors and misconceptions you might have about the man on your $50 bill.
Some saw Grant as a butcher who would push men into battle without any concern for their wellbeing or survival. Yet, his men zealously trusted and followed him knowing that he would not ask them to take risks that he would not take...