The Final Resting Place of Ulysses S.

Grant is a colossal neoclassical tomb located in the most dynamic city in the country, larger than any other presidential resting place.

This comprehensive book by Louis L.

Picone recounts the full story of Grant's heroic final battle and memoirs, the national response to his passing, and the creation of his monument.

Learn about the intense competition for Grant's remains, the origins of the memorial and its design, and the struggles to finance and build it over twelve years.

Discover the vicissitudes of the tomb's afterlife in American history up to recent times.

This book is a must-read for any presidential historian or fan of Grant's legacy.