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=== Grant's Memoirs ===

=== Grant's Memoirs ===

Recall that the Union General Ulysses S. Grant who won the Civil War was elected president in 1868, at the age of only 46 (one of the youngest presidents ever elected).  He served two full terms and then retired, following the example set by President (and General) George Washington.  But this left Grant with nothing to do at the age of only 54.

Recall that the Union General Ulysses S. Grant, who won the Civil War, was elected president in 1868, at the age of only 46 (one of the youngest presidents ever elected).  He served two full terms and then retired, following the example set by President (and General) George Washington.  But this left Grant with nothing to do at the age of only 54.

Less than ten years later, Grant was diagnosed with terminal throat cancer.  He knew he would not live much longer.  But he was bankrupt, having lost his fortune in unsuccessful investment company, and his beloved wife was to live another 17 years after Grant died.

Less than ten years later, Grant was diagnosed with terminal throat cancer.  He knew he would not live much longer.  But he was bankrupt, having lost his fortune in unsuccessful investment company, and his beloved wife was to live another 17 years after Grant died.