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Grant struggled with his first military career.

In 1852, Lee was named as superintendent of West Point.Ĩ. First as an engineer and then as a tactical commander under Winfield Scott in the Mexican-American War. Lee’s star was continually rising in the U.S. Coming from humble backgrounds, Grant struggled with some courses at the academy, but he astounded his classmates with this ability as a horseman.ħ. Grant was an average student at West Point. He was called the “Marble Model” because of his drive and focus at the military academy.Ħ. Lee graduated second in his class at West Point. A mistake was made on his application to West Point by a congressman who nominated Grant, who listed his name as Ulysses S. The future general and president was born Hiram Ulysses Grant in Point Pleasant, Ohio. Mary Anna Custis was also Martha Washington’s great-granddaughter.Ĥ. When Lee made his intentions known to marry Mary Anna Custis, his future father-in-law objected, because Light Horse Harry Lee had fallen on hard times. The family of Lee’s future wife didn’t think he was good enough for her. Grant said his grandfather fought in the Revolutionary War at Bunker Hill.ģ. Grant grew up in Ohio and his father was a tanner. His father, “Light Horse” Harry Lee, fought with George Washington and gave the eulogy at Washington’s funeral.Ģ.

The Lees were synonymous with the state and colony of Virginia. Lee was among the bluest of Virginia blue bloods. Beyond that here is a look at two legendary figures and their different paths to that day in 1865 that started the end of the Civil War.ġ. But how much did Lee and Grant have in common?īoth were noted military commanders and graduates of West Point. Lee are connected through their Civil War bond and the historic surrender, 151 years ago today, at Appomattox Court House.