"When US President Ulysses S Grant came to Scotland" Topic

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16 Jan 2023 4:52 p.m. PST

"…While he had successes as president, such as helping to safeguard the rights of recently freed African Americans, by the end of his second term his administration had been tainted by corruption scandals.

By 1877 he was out of office, but considering standing again in the next presidential elections. In an effort to boost his own damaged reputation back home and the prestige the US abroad, Grant decided to embark on a world tour.

However, his attempt to sow the seeds of what was to become the special relationship, got off to a slightly rocky start when he met Queen Victoria at a private supper at Windsor Castle…"

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