Fun facts about ex-Presidents of the United States
Ulysses S. Grant March 4, 1877 to July 23, 1885
This is a list of facts about the ex-presidency of Ulysses S. Grant.
| Dates | Description |
|---|---|
| 1879 | Arbitrated a dispute between Japan and China over the Ryukyu Islands, ruling in favor of Japan |
| 1880 | Made an unsuccessful bid for the Republican nomination for President of the United States |
| March 4, 1885 | Commissioned General of the Army by President Cleveland so he would receive much needed retirement pay |
| July, 1885 | Just a few days before his death, finished his memoir, which is regarded as one of the finest works of its kind ever written |