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Tag Archives: Ulyesses S. Grant
Ulysses S. Grant vs Robert E. Lee on Slavery
In 1856, Robert E. Lee described slavery as a “moral & political evil.” That same year Ulysses S. Grant, who personally owned a slave at the time, apparently had no moral objection to the institution. But their actual actions toward … Continue reading
Posted in American History, Civil War, Generals
Tagged Civil War, Confederacy, Morality of slavery, Robert E. Lee, slavery, Ulyesses S. Grant
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Pardoned For Being Black
I was first introduced to Governor Richard Yates of Illinois as the man who gave Ulysses S. Grant his first command at the start of the Civil War. It was his appointment by Yates to be the Colonel of the … Continue reading
Posted in Generals, Public Policy, Slavery
Tagged black codes, black codes in northern states, Civil War, Illinois black code, Illinois black laws, Illinois Governor Yates, John A. Logan, northern black codes, Northern racial prejudice, racial prejudice in the north, Ulyesses S. Grant
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