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General Grant National Memorial
Riverside Drive at West 122nd Street · Manhattan, New York City
The tomb of Ulysses and Julia Grant includes Civil War mosaics and a nearby visitor center about Grant’s life.
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NYFE Summary
Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia Dent Grant, are buried in this mausoleum. Donations from about 90,000 people helped pay for the memorial after the former president’s death. More than a million people attended the dedication parade and ceremony.
Inside, mosaics depict Civil War events associated with Grant. A visitor center across the street to the west has exhibits and a film about his life. Visitors can explore the memorial and visitor center without an admission charge.
NYFE summary from the official history and visitor sources linked below.
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