Carlos M. Rivera

Author, Leadership: Past, Present & Future

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On Sept. 21, 1989, Gen. Colin Powell (Section 60) was unanimously confirmed as the first Black chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. In this position, and later as secretary of state, Powell transformed U.S. military strategy and diplomacy for the post-Cold War era.

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Water fountains are in the Visitor's Center and throughout the grounds. Drink fluids frequently, even if you don't feel thirsty. Monitor high-risk individuals including infants, children, and people over 65 years old. If medical attention is required, please call 9-1-1.

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Signs of heat-related illness include:

- High body temperature (103°F or higher)
- Hot, red, dry, or damp skin.
- Fast, strong pulse.
- Headache.
- Dizziness.
- Nausea.
- Confusion.
- Losing consciousness (passing out)

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The hot weather months are nearly here. ANC urges visitors to remain hydrated, frequently apply sunscreen with an SPF 15 or more, rest, and recognize the signs of a heat-related illness.

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Happy Birthday to our founder, #CorettaScottKing.

Global Leader. Human Rights Activist. Visionary. Wife. Mother.

Our world is better because of you.

#DearCoretta #CelebratingCoretta

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Ulysses S. Grant. 1870s.

Happy birthday to Ulysses S. Grant! Born on this day in 1822.

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In 1879 Ulysses Grant 🇺🇸 became the first President to visit Japan when the former Commander in Chief was a guest of Emperor Meiji 🇯🇵 in 1879.

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Original artwork by
Ulysses S. Grant 🇺🇸

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Prior to his death Ulysses S. Grant 🇺🇸 was bankrupt so he asked President Chester Arthur 🇺🇸 to strip him of the title of "President" and restore him to "General." This would allow his wife to receive a general's pension after he died.

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Grant 🇺🇸 w/family.
A few things:

1. Grant looks badass in that white hat
2. Lady up top: WTH? 🤣
3. Lady (far right) playing this family pic way too sexy
4. Lady in black next to her (with sad toddler in lap) has some serious "just screamed at toddler pre-pic" vibes

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In 1872 President US Grant 🇺🇸 got busted for speeding (horses) in Washington DC - twice!

He skipped his court date.

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Some gifts received by Ulysses S. Grant 🇺🇸 after the Civil War:
- a new house in Galena, IL
- a new house in Philadelphia, PA
- $100,000 in cash from New York City
- $50,000 in books from Boston, MA
- 20 prize horses
- ...and much more!

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Ulysses Grant 🇺🇸 was one of 5 Presidents to serve on the battlefield during the Civil War
- Grant
- Hayes
- Garfield
- Benjamin Harrison
- McKinley

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Grant was one of 12 Presidents to have held the rank of "general" (of some sort):
- Washington
- Jackson
- WH Harrison
- Taylor
- Pierce
- A. Johnson
- Hayes
- Garfield
- Arthur
- B. Harrison
- Eisenhower
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Ulysses Grant's 🇺🇸 West Point uniform

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@WestPoint_USMA

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Ulysses Grant 🇺🇸 was the first President to have a mustache

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Happy birthday to Ulysses Grant, born #OTD 1822 in Point Pleasant, Ohio.

Ulysses Grant 🇺🇸 is the first of seven Presidents born in Ohio:
US Grant
Rutherford B. Hayes
James Garfield
Benjamin Harrison
William McKinley
William Howard Taft
Warren G. Harding

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Literature laureate Nadine Gordimer was deeply involved in the South African anti-apartheid struggle. Her novels and short stories show the consequences of apartheid and racism. Under apartheid, several of her books were banned in South Africa.

#FreedomDay

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Great article @BrentNYT! Lee chose treason to preserve slavery. Today, the @USArmy rights a wrong. Fort Lee becomes #fortgreggadams!
Huzzah!

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Robert F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson, 1964:
📷: @LBJLibrary