b'Grant and His Generals | Hansen Balling | National Portrait Gallery | Public DomainGrant Comes East as General in Chief By Ken Serfass Sept. 26, 2 p.m.(Ashcroft movie theater) LECTURES Promoted in 1864, Ulysses S. Grant became the first U.S. commissioned 3-star Lt. General. As such, Lincolns expectations were high in an election year. He knew unless Union armies produced victories, Taught by professors,he risked a one-term presidency. But could Grant, his architect of Western victories, work his magic in the East? Delegating the war in the West to Sherman, Grant gave orders for his armies to move in historians, distinguishedconcert. The target: Richmond, with a single Union division heading south to cut off the rebel armys musicians and subject mattersupply lines. But Grants plan was hobbled by a cautious General Meade. The months ahead became experts, these live classesa slog. His stories about this time tell a tale of determination from a man enjoying the full confidence of the president. A confidence ending in victory in April of 1865. This is that story.often combine with resident-led expertise from lifelong fields of study to educate and entertain. As such, they represent a vital part of our lifelong learning program.43'