Ulysses s grant biography video waltz
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General Grant’s Memoirs, Civil War Diplomacy, Post-War Events in Mexico and Santo Domingo
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In the ‘‘James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023, one section relates to General Grant:
SEC. 583. POSTHUMOUS APPOINTMENT OF ULYSSES S. GRANT TO GRADE OF GENERAL OF THE ARMIES OF THE UNITED STATES.
The President is authorized to appoint Ulysses S. Grant posthumously to the grade of General of the Armies of the United States, equal to the rank and precedence held by General John J. Pershing pursuant to the Act titled ‘‘An Act Relating to the creation of the office of General of the Armies of the United States’’, approved September 3, 1919 (41 Stat. 283, ch. 56).
Sen. Roy Blunt, R-MO, introduced S.J.Res.26 – Ulysses S. Grant Bicentennial Recognition Act on 9/22/2021, and it was cosponsored by Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-OH. Rep. Ann Wagner, R-MO-2, introduced the House version, cosponsored bygd Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-NY-13, Rep. Elise M. Stefanik, R-NY-21, Rep. Cheri Bustos, D-IL-17, Rep. Michael Guest, R-MS-3, Rep. Jeff Fortenberry, R-NE-1, Rep. Mic
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- First Lady Dolley Madison is considered to have introduced social dancing to the White House–notably the Waltz, which critics at that time called "the hugging process set to music."
- The United States Marine Band played at the first reception on New Year's Day in 1801 and has performed regularly at the White House ever since. From the time of Jefferson, the band has been known as "The President's Own."
- Thomas Green Bethune "Blind Tom" was the first black artist known to have performed at the White House. He played the piano for President James Buchan