Ulysses Simpson Grant

Birth-Death: (1822 - 1885 ) Term: (1869-1877 )

The United States completed the first transcontinental railroad, and passed the 15th Amendment granting voting rights to all citizens regardless of race. In contrast to these notable achievements, depression hit in 1873 following a series of bank failures. Grant's administration suffered under accusations of corruption.

Chronology of Ulysses Grant

1869 - First transcontinental railroad is completed

1870 - 15th Amendment guarantees all citizens the right to vote regardless of race

1872 - Yellowstone becomes first national park

1876 - Alexander Graham Bell invents the telephone