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==Military Career==
==Military Career==
A graduate of West Point, Grant served in the Mexican American War. He tried several businesses after the United States victory, but none of them succeeded. However, as the demand for West Point graduates became huge, Grant rejoined the Army. He was, however stranded to desk duty. After a while, grant received a field command, however, after brief successes, his commanding general became jealous and removed him from his command. Eventually, he received another field command, and used it to capture the Confederate city of [[Vicksburg]]. Shortly after this victory, Grant received command of the Union army. After a bloody struggle at the [[Battle of the Wilderness]], Grant eventually surrounded the [[Confederate]] capital of [[Richmond]]. After a long siege, [[Lee]] eventually surrendered at [[Appomattox]] court house.
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