A key Union general during the American Civil War who rose to become the 18th president of the United States, known for his civil rights achievements and corruption challenges during his administration.

The wife of Ulysses S. Grant who came from a Confederate-sympathizing family but supported the Union cause and was known for her social engagements as First Lady.

A close friend of Ulysses S. Grant who achieved the rank of major general in the Civil War and played a significant role in Grant's personal life.

The anti-slavery president whose election prompted Southern secession and who oversaw the Emancipation Proclamation and the conclusion of the Civil War before his assassination.

A Civil War general who initially rose to high command but was dismissed due to strategic disagreements with President Lincoln and mixed battle results.

A Union general known for his pioneering "total war" strategy and close collaboration with Ulysses S. Grant, and who later became Commanding General of the Army.

The foremost Confederate general known for his leadership during the Civil War and his surrender to Grant at Appomattox Court House, marking the war's end.

Lincoln's vice-president who became president after Lincoln's assassination, known for his lenient approach to Reconstruction and subsequent impeachment.

Succeeded Grant as president, known for the contested nature of his election and the subsequent end of federal Reconstruction in the South.

The 20th president who served a short term focused on civil service reform and Black rights before his assassination in 1881.

Garfield's vice-president who assumed the presidency, implementing civil service reforms and dealing with federal surplus issues during his term.