Perhaps the most famous of the Presidential gravesites, and the answer to the riddle, we will look at who IS buried in Grant’s Tomb: Ulysses Grant, 18th President of the United States! Learn about the end of his term, flirtations with a third-term bid, his post-Presidency, his illness, death, and burial, as well as how he is commemorated!
Be sure to listen to Ulysses Grant’s “Visiting the Presidents” Episode from Season 1, “Ulysses Grant and Point Pleasant” on his birthplace!
Also, be sure to listen to Ulysses Grant’s “Visiting the Presidents” Episode from Season 2, “Ulysses Grant and Galena” on his homes!
At Grant’s Tomb!Heading inUnder the rotundaWith the sarcophagiUlysses and Julia GrantA look at the wallsWith the sarcophagiLooking upWith the GrantsLove this view
From My July 2013 Visit!
Heading in to Grant’s TombFrom the entranceThe rotundaBlurry look down at the sarcophagiIn the vestibuleThe sarcophagi looking up
From My July 2021 Visit!
From My July 2022 Visit!
At the TombWayside markerMosaic benchesWith General GrantThe TombAt the entranceUnder the rotundaWith the sarcophagiLooking downThe GrantsWith the Grants
From My July 2024 Visit!
Historical Images of Grant’s Tomb
Version 1.0.0
From the Dedication (Grant Memorial Association)
Death of General Grant
The Funeral in New York City
The original Tomb
Funeral Flowers at the Temporary Vault
From My Visit to Grant’s Cottage
At the cottageItems from Grant’s final weeksFrom the writing processItems from Grant’s illnessFrom Grant’s writing: the chairs placed together so Grant could sleep sitting upThe cocaine waterGrant’s robeThe death mask and some of the flowersThe bed where Grant diedFlower arrangementsThe cottageWhat a view!From Grant’s final view of the valley
Statues of Ulysses Grant
In the Capitol Rotunda Ulysses Grant in GalenaRapid CityDowntown GalenaAt the Ohio StatehouseThe Grant Memorial in front of the Capitol
Ulysses Grant Gravesite: General Grant Memorial, W122nd and Riverside Drive, New York City.
"I have a terrific headache!" Franklin Roosevelt exclaimed, right before slumping over, and ending the longest and one of the most consequential Presidencies. Learn about the end of our 32nd President's administration, his health concerns, decline and death, and burial, along with his legacy! Check out the website at VisitingthePresidents.com for visual aids, links, past episodes, recommended reading, and other information!Episode Page: https://visitingthepresidents.com/2026/02/17/season-3-episode-32-franklin-roosevelts-tomb/Season 1's Franklin Roosevelt Episode: "Franklin Roosevelt and Hyde Park" on his birthplace!Season 2's Franklin Roosevelt Episode: "Franklin Roosevelt and Warm Springs" on his homes!Support the show Also, check out “Visiting the Presidents” on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!
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