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[–] hperrin@lemmy.ca 13 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I always thought Grant’s middle name was Simpson, but you’re right, it’s not short for anything according to himself.

[–] Jackcooper@lemmy.world 7 points 1 day ago

I heard he entered military school as Hiram Ulysses Grant but hated seeing HUG stamped on things