President Grant was considered a Civil War Hero by many in the Union and his opinions were held high and looked to for guidance in the political world. Grant like many military men distained politics, which is true even in today’s worlds, but found himself thrusted into it none the less. Grant openly disagreed with President Johnsons polices of a moderate Reconstruction and he quickly gained support from the Radical Republicans who also desired a more aggressive approach. With the support from the Radical Republicans and the use of his War Hero status he would win the Presidential elections of 1868 and 1872. Even with the victory of two elections Grant’s terms were nothing to celebrate and often were the site of corruption and lack of action.
