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How the Mexican-American War Inspired President Ulysses S. Grant
by Arturo Conde
President's Day is often described as a day of remembrance, a holiday when everyday Americans could reimagine themselves inside the Oval Office and look back at the country's most pivotal political moments through the eyes of the president of the United States. So we sat down with bestselling and award-winning presidential biographer Ronald C. White to discuss one of America's most influential presidents — Ulysses S. Grant — whose passion to defend African-American and Native American rights was partially inspired by his close relationship with Mexico.
More: http://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/...ar-inspired-president-ulysses-s-grant-n723296
by Arturo Conde
President's Day is often described as a day of remembrance, a holiday when everyday Americans could reimagine themselves inside the Oval Office and look back at the country's most pivotal political moments through the eyes of the president of the United States. So we sat down with bestselling and award-winning presidential biographer Ronald C. White to discuss one of America's most influential presidents — Ulysses S. Grant — whose passion to defend African-American and Native American rights was partially inspired by his close relationship with Mexico.
More: http://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/...ar-inspired-president-ulysses-s-grant-n723296