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Grant Sets Sail

Posted on May 17, 2015 by Chris Mackowski

One hundred and thirty-eight years ago today—May 17, 1877—recently retired President of the United States Ulysses S. Grant departed on what would be a two-and-a-half year, round-the-world trip. “The trip began as a personal adventure,” says historian William McFeely in … Continue reading →

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