![]() ![]() Julia and her handsome lieutenant became engaged in 1844, but the Mexican War deferred the wedding for four long years. A social favorite in that circle, she met “Ulys” at her home, where her family welcomed him as a West Point classmate of her brother Frederick soon she felt lonely without him, dreamed of him, and agreed to wear his West Point ring. Louis for seven years among the daughters of other affluent parents. In memoirs prepared late in life–unpublished until 1975–she pictured her girlhood as an idyll: “one long summer of sunshine, flowers, and smiles…” She attended the Misses Mauros’ boarding school in St. Louis in a typically Southern atmosphere. The “poverty” on her part came from a slave-owner’s lack of ready cash.ĭaughter of Frederick and Ellen Wrenshall Dent, Julia had grown up on a plantation near St. Quite naturally, shy young Lieutenant Grant lost his heart to friendly Julia and made his love known, as he said himself years later, “in the most awkward manner imaginable.” She told her side of the story–her father opposed the match, saying, “the boy is too poor,” and she answered angrily that she was poor herself. She served as First Lady of from 1869 to 1877. Louis, was the wife of United States war hero and the 18th President, Ulysses S. ![]() Julia Boggs Dent Grant, hailing from a plantation near St. Get Involved Show submenu for “Get Involved””.The White House Show submenu for “The White House””.Office of the United States Trade Representative.Office of Science and Technology Policy.Executive Offices Show submenu for “Executive Offices””.Administration Show submenu for “Administration””. ![]()
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