"I have never advocated war except as a means of peace."
A semi-professional living historian with over a decade of experience, Bret Gordon has taken on the daunting task of portraying General Ulysses S. Grant who, through unimaginable obstacles both in the field and from his own government, pulled together the largest army that the Union had ever mustered of that time and persevered to see a victorious end to our nation's most brutal conflict. General Grant was one of the most aggressive field commanders of the war, a quality so important that it saved his career when his political opponents tried to discredit him as an alcoholic. President Lincoln finally intervened on Grant's behalf with the now famous statement, "I cannot spare this man, he fights!"
General Grant is often portrayed as the ideal American hero, rising from personal failure to answer his nation's calling. In an effort to accurately represent the man who saved a nation, Bret Gordon provides entertaining yet educational presentations to all age groups that are designed to captivate the entire audience. His presentations cover the life of General Grant, starting with his acceptance into the US Military Academy in 1839 through the end of the Civil War.
To date, Bret has brought the General to life at numerous living history events and schools, is a recipient of the Civil War Remembrance Award, and has given presentations for such notable organizations as:
General Grant is often portrayed as the ideal American hero, rising from personal failure to answer his nation's calling. In an effort to accurately represent the man who saved a nation, Bret Gordon provides entertaining yet educational presentations to all age groups that are designed to captivate the entire audience. His presentations cover the life of General Grant, starting with his acceptance into the US Military Academy in 1839 through the end of the Civil War.
To date, Bret has brought the General to life at numerous living history events and schools, is a recipient of the Civil War Remembrance Award, and has given presentations for such notable organizations as:
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