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Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885 Ulysses S. Grant / President of the United States

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02781.02 Author/Creator: Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Object Date: 1873/03/04 ca. Pagination: 2 medal Height 7.5 cm Order a Copy

Possibly an inaugural medal. Sculpted by W. & C. Harris. Paint is slightly worn and there are glue remnants on verso.

Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885

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