“New York City hosted the longest funeral procession in history for General U.S. Grant”
Well, how many funerals did he have?!
My wife keeps asking, “When are they gonna show that Biography of Grant?” I told her somebody may have decided this ain’t the time for a national reminder of Grant.
I’m currently reading the voluminous Ron Chernow biography on Grant. A most excellent read. Being in Clermont County Ohio (where Grant was born and raised) I find the early chapters on his youth fascinating as I have my own memories of where he played (White Oak Creek) and lived (Georgetown and Bethel), where he was born (Pleasant Plain) and where his teenage girlfriend lived (Batavia).
This is great. Thanks for sharing.
My dad took me to the funeral procession in N.Y. I remember it was a hot day. A bit overcast too.
Brian Williams was there.
HA HA! When I was in college in NYC, back in the bad old days, I lived down the street. Walking past Sakura park at 11:00/12:00 at night really s-uu-cked.
But 125th street was actually safe.
Whoda thunk it?
At night, a crappy neigborhood and a dangerous park. ENDLESS Parking Tickets during the day.
Don’t miss it.
Nothing to see.
The real question is - was he buried in Grant’s Tomb?
