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General Grant National Memorial
This National Memorial is the resting place of Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia. As commanding general of the Union Army, Grant’s efforts brought about the end of the Civil War; he was elected the 18th President of the United Sates in 1868, and was re-elected in 1872. The tomb is the largest mausoleum in the United States, and is constructed out of marble and granite. Over one million people attended its dedication ceremony on April 27, 1897. Today, visitors can tour the Memorial to learn about architecture, the Civil War, and Grant’s life and impact on American society.
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Philadelphia’s Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were signed; Boston’s Old State House, where the Boston Massacre and the American Revolution began; Washington D.C.’s National Mall, where Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech; Virginia’s Jamestown settlement, the country’s first colony; Charleston’s Fort Sumter, where the first shots of the Civil War were fired; New York’s Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, where millions of immigrants were introduced to their new home. All of these sites, significant to America’s history, can be visited, toured, and admired. While visiting one of the many historical sites around the country, consider the importance in preserving these sites.
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General Grant National Memorial
This National Memorial is the resting place of Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia. As commanding general of the Union Army, Grant’s efforts brought about the end of the Civil War; he was elected the 18th President of the United Sates in 1868, and was re-elected in 1872. The tomb is the largest mausoleum in the United States, and is constructed out of marble and granite. Over one million people attended its dedication ceremony on April 27, 1897. Today, visitors can tour the Memorial to learn about architecture, the Civil War, and Grant’s life and impact on American society.
contact info
Hrs: Vary.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Historic Site Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
Philadelphia’s Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were signed; Boston’s Old State House, where the Boston Massacre and the American Revolution began; Washington D.C.’s National Mall, where Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech; Virginia’s Jamestown settlement, the country’s first colony; Charleston’s Fort Sumter, where the first shots of the Civil War were fired; New York’s Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, where millions of immigrants were introduced to their new home. All of these sites, significant to America’s history, can be visited, toured, and admired. While visiting one of the many historical sites around the country, consider the importance in preserving these sites.
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