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Ulysses S. Grant

American general, politician, 18th President of the United States

Nov 1, 1870

President Ulysses S. Grant founded the US Weather Bureau.
Feb 9, 1870

President Ulysses S. authorized the establishment of the United States National Weather Service (NWS).
Apr 9, 1865

Confederate General Robert E. Lee ended his campaign at The Battle of Appomattox Court House.
Feb 16, 1862

The Battle of Fort Donelson ended, with nearly 14,000 Confederate soldiers surrendering.