A disturbed exit -- republican convention -- democrats nominate tilden -- grant and hayes -- grant's aid to the republicans -- southern troubles -- the campaign -- disputed election -- counting the ...

Amos T. Akerman was a curious case to become President Ulysses S. Grant's attorney general, as depicted in Guy Gugliotta’s ...

The badge features a tintype photograph of Ulysses S. Grant set into a brass frame, which would have originally been attached to a pin and displayed on clothing. Location Currently not on view Credit ...

Amos Akerman may be the most consequential attorney general you’ve never heard of. Under President Ulysses S. Grant he gave federal teeth to the new 14th Amendment, personally leading a ...