Whatever Happened to Ulysses S. Grant’s 12 Grandchildren?

Ulysses S. Grant wasn’t just a Civil War hero and 18th President of the United States – he was also a grandfather whose descendants lived extraordinary, and sometimes heartbreaking, lives. This video dives into the untold story of Grant’s twelve grandchildren: from a baby who died in infancy, to an American-born princess who survived the Russian Revolution, to generals, scientists, socialites, and quiet lives lived far from the spotlight.

You’ll meet Princess Julia Dent Grant, born in the White House and later a Russian aristocrat fleeing revolution; Major General Ulysses S. Grant III, who carried on the family’s military legacy; brilliant geologist Ulysses S. Grant IV; tragic figures like Fannie Grant Purdy; and Chapman Grant, the last living grandchild, who became a respected scientist and historian. Together, their stories show how Grant’s towering legacy shaped – and sometimes burdened – the generations that followed.

If you’re fascinated by presidential history, forgotten family stories, and what happens after the history books end, this deep dive into Ulysses S. Grant’s grandchildren is for you. Watch to the end to see which descendant carried the Grant name into the modern era.

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