honor president ulysses s grant who fought to preserve the union in battle? and fought as president. to preserve the values of our country. we are so excited to be here. for those of you who don t know the united states capitol historical society is the congressionally chartered nonprofit organization. dedicated to sharing the story of the capital and those who work there in a manner that inspires informed patriotism. today as we celebrate three significant events all related. the 200th anniversary of ulysses grant s birth. the 100th anniversary of this grant memorial and the dedication of the incredible restoration of this monument that was finished in 2020. we have a distinguished group of speakers. senator roy blunt our hero who i m going to introduce first architect of the capitol brett blanton who oversaw the restoration and oversees the capital and distinguished historian ron white. so now you know, what s going to happen. let me present to you our first speaker. senato
united states as an officer elise s s grant demonstrate the altitude to adapt his knowledge of tactics and strategies to change condition in the field. this superior ability led to ulysses as grand becoming the commander. union army ultimate contributing to the victory and the civil war this themes would witch grant was helped by the american people led to his election to two terms as president of the united states. during his terms as president. grant was dedicated to the cause of african-american rights native american rights for inch policy and public land preservation. as a general and a president ulysses s grant cultivate a lasting positive relationship with the african-american community by his support for immensation the enlistment of black troops to the union army, they ratification of the 15th amendments as well passing the enforcements act. this relationship with the african-american committed with signified with their substantial contributions throughout the constr
of the capital and those who work there in a manner that inspires informed patriotism. today as we celebrate three significant events all related. the 200th anniversary of ulysses grant s birth. the 100th anniversary of this grant memorial and the dedication of the incredible restoration of this monument that was finished in 2020. we have a distinguished group of speakers. senator roy blunt our hero who i m going to introduce first architect of the capitol brett blanton who oversaw the restoration and oversees the capital and distinguished historian ron white. so now you know, what s going to happen. let me present to you our first speaker. senator roy blunt built on his background as a public service servant a university president and history teacher. and the people of missouri elected him the united states senator in 2010. he shares the senate republican policy committee. he s the ranking member of the senate rules committee. he s on the senate appropriations committee the
by cheering the achievements of ulysses accomplishments during his lifetime as a civilian. commanding general of the union army and 18 president of the united states as an officer elise s s grant demonstrate the altitude to adapt his knowledge of tactics and strategies to change condition in the field. this superior ability led to ulysses as grand becoming the commander. union army ultimate contributing to the victory and the civil war this themes would witch grant was helped by the american people led to his election to two terms as president of the united states. during his terms as president. grant was dedicated to the cause of african-american rights native american rights for inch policy and public land preservation. as a general and a president ulysses s grant cultivate a lasting positive relationship with the african-american community by his support for immensation the enlistment of black troops to the union army, they ratification of the 15th amendments as well passi
the united states capitol historical society is the congressionally chartered nonprofit organization. dedicated to sharing the story of the capital and those who work there in a manner that inspires informed patriotism. today as we celebrate three significant events all related. the 200th anniversary of ulysses grant s birth. the 100th anniversary of this grant memorial and the dedication of the incredible restoration of this monument that was finished in 2020. we have a distinguished group of speakers. senator roy blunt our hero who i m going to introduce first architect of the capitol brett blanton who oversaw the restoration and oversees the capital and distinguished historian ron white. so now you know, what s going to happen. let me present to you our first speaker. senator roy blunt built on his background as a public service servant a university president and history teacher. and the people of missouri elected him the united states senator in 2010. he shares the senate