Ulysses S. Grant: The Unlikely Hero

Michael Korda, editor in chief of Simon and Schuster, discussed his biography Ulysses S. Grant: The Unlikely Hero, about the Civil War gener… read more

Michael Korda, editor in chief of Simon and Schuster, discussed his biography Ulysses S. Grant: The Unlikely Hero, about the Civil War general and U.S. president. The book was written for the new “Eminent Lives” series of short biographies published by HarperCollins and Atlas Books.

Mr. Korda, who served in the British armed forces, argued that Ulysses S. Grant was a military genius and underrated president whose unassuming but determined demeanor made him an unlikely but uniquely American hero. After the discussion, the author answered questions from the audience. close

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Ulysses S. Grant: The Unlikely Hero

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Program ID:
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Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
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Location:
New York, New York, United States
First Aired:
Dec 19, 2004 | 8:15am EST | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Jul 26, 2009 | 4:50am EDT | C-SPAN 3

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  • Dec 19, 2004 | 8:15am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Jan 09, 2005 | 7:45pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Feb 12, 2005 | 10:47pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Jul 25, 2009 | 10:50am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Jul 25, 2009 | 4:50pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Jul 25, 2009 | 10:50pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Jul 26, 2009 | 4:50am EDT | C-SPAN 3
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