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This podcast episode from 51AV's History Alumni Podcast Series examines the presidency of Ulysses S. Grant with Dr. Charles Calhoun, a historian specializing in the Gilded Age. The episode focuses on Grant's legacy and how historians have reevaluated his presidency, highlighting his significant contributions to the Civil Rights movement and Reconstruction. The episode also explores Grant's approach to domestic issues, like civil service reform and the Panic of 1873, as well as his foreign policy decisions, such as the Alabama Claims settlement and the failed attempt to annex the Dominican Republic. Finally, the episode discusses Grant's legacy and how his contributions to the United States are still relevant today.

Music by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au

What is Let Us Have Peace: The Ulysses S. Grant Story?This podcast series will examine the life and career of Ulysses S. Grant, from his birth to his death, exploring his significant contributions to American history and offering insights into his character and legacy. The series will cover Grant’s early life, his military leadership during the Civil War, his consequential presidency during Reconstruction, and his post-presidential years, including his world tour and near-nomination for a third term. Through in-depth discussions with historians and experts, the series will analyze Grant's role in shaping key historical events, including the passage of the 15th Amendment, the enforcement of civil rights legislation, the settlement of the Alabama Claims, and his “peace policy” toward Native Americans. The series will also examine Grant's relationship with Congress, his cabinet, and the American public, providing a nuanced perspective on his leadership style and decision-making process. By revisiting Grant’s life and career, the series aims to shed light on his enduring legacy and the lessons he can teach us today about democracy, civil rights, and the nature of our country.

This podcast episode from 51AV's History Alumni Podcast Series examines the presidency of Ulysses S. Grant with Dr. Charles Calhoun, a historian specializing in the Gilded Age. The episode focuses on Grant's legacy and how historians have reevaluated his presidency, highlighting his significant contributions to the Civil Rights movement and Reconstruction. The episode also explores Grant's approach to domestic issues, like civil service reform and the Panic of 1873, as well as his foreign policy decisions, such as the Alabama Claims settlement and the failed attempt to annex the Dominican Republic. Finally, the episode discusses Grant's legacy and how his contributions to the United States are still relevant today.

Music by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au

What is Let Us Have Peace: The Ulysses S. Grant Story?This podcast series will examine the life and career of Ulysses S. Grant, from his birth to his death, exploring his significant contributions to American history and offering insights into his character and legacy. The series will cover Grant’s early life, his military leadership during the Civil War, his consequential presidency during Reconstruction, and his post-presidential years, including his world tour and near-nomination for a third term. Through in-depth discussions with historians and experts, the series will analyze Grant's role in shaping key historical events, including the passage of the 15th Amendment, the enforcement of civil rights legislation, the settlement of the Alabama Claims, and his “peace policy” toward Native Americans. The series will also examine Grant's relationship with Congress, his cabinet, and the American public, providing a nuanced perspective on his leadership style and decision-making process. By revisiting Grant’s life and career, the series aims to shed light on his enduring legacy and the lessons he can teach us today about democracy, civil rights, and the nature of our country.

This podcast episode from 51AV's History Alumni Podcast Series examines the presidency of Ulysses S. Grant with Dr. Charles Calhoun, a historian specializing in the Gilded Age. The episode focuses on Grant's legacy and how historians have reevaluated his presidency, highlighting his significant contributions to the Civil Rights movement and Reconstruction. The episode also explores Grant's approach to domestic issues, like civil service reform and the Panic of 1873, as well as his foreign policy decisions, such as the Alabama Claims settlement and the failed attempt to annex the Dominican Republic. Finally, the episode discusses Grant's legacy and how his contributions to the United States are still relevant today.

Music by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au

What is Let Us Have Peace: The Ulysses S. Grant Story?This podcast series will examine the life and career of Ulysses S. Grant, from his birth to his death, exploring his significant contributions to American history and offering insights into his character and legacy. The series will cover Grant’s early life, his military leadership during the Civil War, his consequential presidency during Reconstruction, and his post-presidential years, including his world tour and near-nomination for a third term. Through in-depth discussions with historians and experts, the series will analyze Grant's role in shaping key historical events, including the passage of the 15th Amendment, the enforcement of civil rights legislation, the settlement of the Alabama Claims, and his “peace policy” toward Native Americans. The series will also examine Grant's relationship with Congress, his cabinet, and the American public, providing a nuanced perspective on his leadership style and decision-making process. By revisiting Grant’s life and career, the series aims to shed light on his enduring legacy and the lessons he can teach us today about democracy, civil rights, and the nature of our country.