WASHINGTON, D.C. –U.S. Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Roy Blunt
(R-MO)
yesterday announced that the Senate has unanimously passed their bipartisan
resolution marking the 200th anniversary of the birth of Ulysses S. Grant, who
was born in Point Pleasant, OH.
“President
Ulysses S. Grant, a son of Ohio, served his nation with honor and distinction,”
said Brown.
“Grant’s exemplary leadership on the battlefield could only be overshadowed
by his commitment to a more just nation for all Americans during the
Reconstruction Era. I’m proud to recognize President Grant’s many
accomplishments with this resolution as we plan a bicentennial celebration
honoring his service 200 years after his birth in Point Pleasant, Ohio.”
“Ulysses
S. Grant is one of our nation’s greatest presidents,” said Blunt. “When Ulysses
S. Grant was called to serve, he did so with courage, integrity, and
determination that led his troops – and our nation – to victory. As we
celebrate the bicentennial of Grant’s birth, we should all reflect on his fight
for a more perfect Union, and honor his legacy and the legacy of all of the
service members who have fought for this nation and the values we stand for.”
In
2021, Brown and Blunt
introduced the bipartisan Ulysses S. Grant
Bicentennial Recognition Act which, in addition to marking the 200th
anniversary of Grant’s birth, requests President Biden posthumously promote
Grant to General of the Armies of the United States, the highest rank in the
U.S. Army.
The
lawmakers recently sent a
letter to the Department of Defense urging
Secretary Lloyd Austin to review Grant’s military record and make a
determination as to the merits of a posthumous promotion to General of the
Armies of the United States. The letter asks Secretary Austin to report his
determination to the House and Senate Armed Services Committees, paving the way
for future congressional consideration.
Click
here to read the resolution.
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