On This Day, April 9, 1866, Ulysses S. Grant, then Lieutenant General of the U.S. Army, found himself entangled in a rather unique incident far removed from the battlefields of the Civil War. According to reports from the National Intelligencer, Grant was pulled over for speeding in his horse buggy in Washington, D.C., showcasing that even in an era decades before the advent of speeding cars, the concept of speeding violations existed. This incident highlights a lighter, more personal aspect of historical figures often known for their roles in significant and serious events. Ulysses S. Grant, recognized for his leadership during the Civil War and later as the 18th President of the United States, also had moments that connected him to the everyday experiences of the people he served. The anecdote of Grant being pulled over for speeding adds a humanizing layer to his historical persona, reminding us that historical figures were not just statues in the pantheon of history but real people with their own quirks and life moments.
