Field Glasses Mystery Artifact

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I wanted to research this artifact because it was used by the best general during the Civil War, a man who won the battles that were the turning points of the war. An artifact that he used frequently to survey the battlefield from a distance was his very own field glasses, an item accessible only to high-ranking military soldiers. This artifact represents the field glasses used in the Siege of Vicksburg. Mystery Artifact Created By: Andre Aghmiuni Clues Clues... This object was used by a general during the civil war. The date on the object signifies the large battle that occurred during the civil war. The object represents a US president who took office shortly after the civil war. Can you tell... Which civil war general is represented here? Which civil war battle is represented with the date on the field glasses? Which US president is represented here? Significance & Research The Object: Field glasses which are used to see things from a long distance clearly (binoculars). Details about the Object: The object can be found in the National Museum of American History, where it is stated that the item was used by Ulysses S. Grant during his time as general in the Civil War. President: Ulysses S. Grant, Served 1869-1877, Republican Party Contribution/ "The Act" & Presidential Role: His role as president was commander-in-chief of the union army, which became victorious later in the future in the civil war. Impact on America/ Significance: It is important to American history because it would abolish slaves and encourage civil rights for African-Americans later in the future. I chose Ulysses S. Grant because he was the best general in the United States during his time, and I enjoy history on different wars; this president was significant to me. Works Cited: Simon, J. Y. (2013, August 20). Ulysses S. Grant. Retrieved March 2, 2017, from https://www.britannica.com/biography/Ulysses-S-Grant Visual Evidence Ulysses S. Grant's Field Glasses [These field glasses belonged to General Ulysses S. Grant, and were probably used during the Civil War. The objective lenses are 55mm diameter and give a good image. The length is 160 mm (closed). The cloth-covered barrels are flared slightly at the eye end; the outer 55 mm are cylindrical.] To Learn More To learn more, you can follow the link below on the National Museum of American History, which will offer more information on the artifact and the president. http://americanhistory.si.edu/collections/search/object/nmah_1301392