Ulysses S. Grant Memorial

The memorial to Ulysses S. Grant was dedicated in 1922. It is located in Union Square, west of the U.S. Capitol Building , by the Capitol Reflecting Pool. The bronze elements were restored in 2016. Read more

This memorial to Grant, the American Civil War general and 18th U.S. president, was dedicated in 1922, the 100th anniversary of his birth.

Some of the best, most overlooked statues in DC. Check the detail on the horse-drawn artillery statues on the south end.

A nice spot to take a break and rest ur feet & don't forget to say hi Mr. Grant there on his horse 😬

Grant statue is 17 ft tall (on 20 ft pedestal). The sculptor, Henry M. Shrady, used his face in the cavalry statue . He died 2 weeks prior to the statue’s dedication in 1922. See video for more info Read more

Did you know that his born name was Hiram Ulysses Grant? He had it changed so his trunks didn't bear the initials HUG.

Grant's monument occupies the single most prominent location on the Capitol Grounds, directly over the reflecting pool.

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Ask for Charlotte, she takes great pictures.

Repping Illinois!! 🎉