Honoring the life and celebrating the birthday of Ulysses S. Grant, America's 18th President and native son of Ohio's Second Congressional District.
H. Res. 301 is a non-binding House resolution that honors the life of Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th President of the United States, and celebrates his birthday. The bill notes Grant’s Ohio roots (birth in Point Pleasant, childhood in Georgetown), his distinguished military service in the Mexican-American War and the Civil War, his presidency, and his role in civil rights and Reconstruction (including the creation of the Department of Justice and the 15th Amendment). It also recognizes the Land of US Grant, Inc., a Georgetown, Ohio organization that preserves Grant’s boyhood home and related sites. The resolution expresses congressional appreciation for Grant and for the preservation group and affirms Grant’s legacy as pivotal to the Union victory and civil rights progress. The resolution is introduced in the House (April 8, 2025) and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. As a ceremonial statement of remembrance, it does not create new policy or authorize spending.
Key Points
- 1Purpose: A descriptive, ceremonial resolution to honor Ulysses S. Grant’s life, birthday, and legacy, with recognition of his Ohio roots and national contributions.
- 2Historical summary: Outlines Grant’s early life in Ohio, West Point education, service in the Mexican-American War, major Civil War commands and battles, and his status as the first Lieutenant General.
- 3Presidential legacy: Highlights Grant’s two-term presidency and his work on civil rights, including the establishment of the Department of Justice and efforts associated with Reconstruction and the 15th Amendment.
- 4Commemoration of dates: Specifically notes Grant’s 203rd birthday (born April 27, 1822) and the 160th anniversary of the end of the Civil War.
- 5Local preservation partner: Recognizes the Land of US Grant, Inc. in Georgetown, Ohio, for preserving Grant-related historic sites and promoting his legacy.
- 6House action: Resolved statements that the House honors Grant and Land of US Grant, Inc., and affirms Grant’s pivotal role in Civil War victory and civil rights/Reconstruction legacy.