Michael Vorenberg describes how Ulysses S. Grant found himself caught between the warring factions of the Johnson administration. After witnessing Johnson's disastrous "swing around the circle" tour, Grant realized the President was unfit for loyalty. Gra

Season 8 Episode 1084  ·  Jul 03, 01:46 AM
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Michael Vorenberg describes how Ulysses S. Grant found himself caught between the warring factions of the Johnsonadministration. After witnessing Johnson's disastrous "swing around the circle" tour, Grant realized the President was unfit for loyalty. Grant eventually sided with Secretary of War Stanton, facilitating his 1868 presidential run. (16)
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