Tonight: Don't Miss the Premiere of GRANT on HISTORY

www.ozy.com Uncover a Hero's Unlikely Legacy This Memorial Day OZY is proud to partner with HISTORY and executive producers Leonardo DiCaprio and Ron Chernow to bring you the story of Ulysses S. Grant, an unlikely hero who led the nation during its greatest test, the Civil War. Tune in TONIGHT at 9/8c on HISTORY for part one of [GRANT](, a three-night miniseries event that uncovers the true legacy of one of the nation's greatest military leaders and a president who forever changed the nation. To whet your appetite, check out some of the exclusive stories below, curated by OZY and HISTORY, that you may not be familiar with about the remarkable life of the 18th U.S. president. [How Mark Twain and Ulysses S. Grant Rescued Each Other’s Fortunes]( Grant was both a Civil War general who preserved a nation and a reluctant politician who helped stabilize its postwar economy. He also produced one of the most remarkable pieces of writing by any president, or by any American, and under the most extreme of circumstances — a feat facilitated by an unexpected friendship with Mark Twain. [Read now]( [How the Civil War Started and Ended in One Man's House]( Meet Wilmer McLean, an unlucky Virginian merchant, who witnessed the Civil War begin when a Union cannonball smashed into his kitchen at the start of the first major battle of the Civil War — and end in his front parlor when Grant met with Gen. Robert E. Lee to formalize the cessation of hostilities. [Read Now]( [How to Leave the White House in Style]( When Grant and his family left the White House in 1877, they took with them Asian ceramic urns, tables inlaid with precious metals and other treasures. Check out what other former first families departed with after their time in office came to an end. [Read now]( [The 19th-Century Version of Fake News]( A forged dispatch from the Associated Press led most of America to believe that Grant’s latest Civil War offensive in Virginia was failing — causing shock waves on Wall Street, sending share prices plunging and gold soaring 10 percent. Even in 1864, fake news spread faster than the truth. [Read now]( Excited yet? Tune in TONIGHT at 9/8c on HISTORY for part one of [GRANT](. Want more great stories from HISTORY in your inbox? Sign up to the HISTORY newsletter today for tune-in reminders, sweepstakes alerts, info on special events and more! [Sign Up]( [TV]( | [Podcasts]( | [News]( | [FESTIVALS]( A Modern Media Company OZY Media, 800 West El Camino Mountain View, California 94040 This email was sent to {EMAIL} [Manage Subscriptions]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Read Online](