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The following is a sample of character portrayals of Ulysses S. Grant in popular entertainment.
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The following is a sample of character portrayals of Ulysses S. Grant in popular entertainment.
Grant is the third most popular American president to be portrayed in movies, films, or cinema, his character appearing in 35 movies. [1] He is often portrayed as a drunkard, which is historically inaccurate. Portrayals include:
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