Fraud Blocker Skip to main content

Home > Europe > United Kingdom > England > London > Boroughs > City of London

Ulyssess Grant / Freedom

Ulyssess Grant  /  Freedom


UK Store
This item is currently only available from our European store


We accept all major credit cards

Mary Evans Prints Online

Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Mary Evans Picture Library

Ulyssess Grant / Freedom

ULYSSESs GRANT American Civil War General, and later President, receiving the Freedom of the City of London at the Guildhall

Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries

Media ID 624917

© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10067566

1822 1885 Ceremony Dignitaries Freedom Grant Guild Hall Presentation Receiving Shaking Ulysses


EDITORS COMMENTS
In this historic photograph, Ulysses S. Grant, the renowned American Civil War general and later President of the United States, is seen receiving the Freedom of the City of London at the Guildhall in 1885. The image captures a moment of great significance in the annals of both American and British history. Grant, dressed in a formal suit and wearing a top hat, stands confidently before a large crowd, as he shakes hands with the Lord Mayor of London, who presents him with the Freedom of the City scroll. Surrounding them are an array of dignitaries, all dressed in their finest attire, adding to the grandeur of the occasion. The Freedom of the City was a prestigious honor bestowed upon individuals who had made significant contributions to the city or the nation. Grant's receipt of this honor was a testament to his military prowess and his role in bringing an end to the American Civil War in 1865. His leadership and strategic brilliance had saved the Union and ended the slavery era in the United States. The ceremony took place on March 27, 1885, over two decades after the end of the war. Grant's visit to London was a triumphant one, and this moment at the Guildhall was a highlight of his European tour. The photograph captures the excitement and admiration of the crowd, who had gathered to witness this historic moment. This image is a reminder of the enduring legacy of Ulysses S. Grant and his role in shaping the course of American and world history. The photograph is a valuable historical document, capturing a moment of great significance in the annals of American and British history. The intricately detailed image, with its rich colors and sharp focus, offers a glimpse into the past and transports us back to a time when history was being made.

MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee

FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools

SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you

* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.



redeem
Beautiful Photo Prints and Gifts
image
Professionally Printed
inventory
Photo Prints are in stock
thumb_up
Professional quality finish
diamond
Made with high-grade materials
inventory_2
Carefully packed to aid safe arrival



Related Images


Grant and Sherman
Grant and Sherman
Ulyssess Grant / Family
Ulyssess Grant / Family
The young Ulysses S. Grant, 1822 - 1885, at the Battle for Mexico City in September, 1847 during the Mexican-American War. Grant had a cannon hoisted into the bell tower of a church and directed fire upon Mexican troops below. After an engraving of a work by German-born American artist Emanuel Leutze; Illustration
The young Ulysses S. Grant, 1822 - 1885, at the Battle for Mexico City in September, 1847 during the Mexican-American War. Grant had a cannon hoisted into the bell tower of a church and directed fire upon Mexican troops below. After an engraving of a work by German-born American artist Emanuel Leutze; Illustration