Considering he was a great general and the saviour of the Union!
2007-03-28 12:49:20 · 5 answers · asked by simbad 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
New York City was chosen as the site so that Mrs. Grant could visit frequently, and because Grant was grateful to New Yorkers for their outpouring of affection during his later years.
2007-03-29 02:40:31 · answer #1 · answered by Bob Mc 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Arlington National Cemetery was not held in high respect at the end of the Civil War. Basically the land was taken and used for a cemetery to spite the owner, General Robert E. Lee and it wasn't until the 20th century that the US government finally came to terms with the Lee family heirs and paid for the property. Presidents were buried at their homes, estates or in places they chose in Grant's day just as they are today. Lincoln is buried in Illinois, Truman in Missouri, Ford most recently in Michigan.
2007-03-28 20:15:35 · answer #2 · answered by lwjksu89 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was Grant's request to be buried at West Point, but his widow preferred a resting place in New York City.
2007-03-28 19:55:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The family owns property in New York... upper Manhattan.
2007-03-28 19:54:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who's buried in Grant's tomb ?
Grant and his wife.
2007-03-28 20:04:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋