Let Us Have Peace: The Ulysses S. Grant Story

In this two-part episode of the Northern Kentucky University Alumni Podcast, we explore the extraordinary final year of Ulysses S. Grant’s life—a time defined by financial turmoil, grave illness, and profound resilience. Joined by historian and researcher Ben Kemp, we take an intimate look at Grant’s personal struggles, the friendships that sustained him, and the enduring legacy he created through...

In this two-part episode of the Northern Kentucky University Alumni Podcast, we explore the extraordinary final year of Ulysses S. Grant’s life—a time defined by financial turmoil, grave illness, and profound resilience. Joined by historian and researcher Ben Kemp, we take an intimate look at Grant’s personal struggles, the friendships that sustained him, and the enduring legacy he created through...

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Charles Calhoun, a leading scholar on nineteenth-century American political history and the author of The Presidency of Ulysses S. Grant. Together, we examine the evolving historical interpretations of Grant’s presidency—once derided by critics for perceived scandals and shortcomings, yet increasingly recognized today for its achievements in civil rights and e...

In this episode, historian Chris Mackowski offers an in-depth analysis of Ulysses S. Grant’s leadership during the Civil War, examining both the triumphs and the contingencies that shaped his meteoric rise. We explore Grant’s adaptability on the battlefield, his complex relationships with key figures—including President Lincoln and Generals Sherman and Sheridan—and his evolving views on slavery. B...

In this episode, we welcome Nick Sacco, the acting historian and curator at the Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site in St. Louis, to discuss the pivotal years of Ulysses S. Grant’s life between the Mexican-American War and the Civil War. We examine Grant’s early military assignments at Jefferson Barracks, his evolving personal and political relationships with the Dent family, and the diverse,...

In this episode, host Chris Burns is joined by veterinarian and local historian Ned Lodwick for an in-depth examination of Ulysses S. Grant’s boyhood in Georgetown, Ohio. Beginning with Grant’s birth in Point Pleasant and tracing his formative years, listeners will gain insights into the personal traits that shaped this future general and president. Lodwick recounts Grant’s upbringing in a family...