World Tour: Ulysses and Julia Grant’s tour of 19 countries, 1877 – 1879

Ulysses S. Grant and his wife Julia embarked on a diplomatic tour of 19 countries from May 1877 to September 1879. As a representative of the Hayes administration, Grant’s itinerary included meetings with prominent figures in each country and celebrations in his honor.

General Grant and Li Hung Chang, Chinese Grand Secretary of State and Viceroy of Chih-Li
See Tay
Harper and Brothers
October 4, 1879
Paper, ink
Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site, ULSG 920

Fan
1909
Paper, wood. L 26.6, W 42.2 cm
Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site, ULSG 7611

Dinner Set
Japanese
ca. 1879
Porcelain. Cup H 6.7, Dia 7.6 cm; Saucer H 2.5, Dia 13.6 cm; Cake plate H 8.9, Dia 23.2 cm
Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site, ULSG 8294

Fan
1909
Paper, wood. L 26.6, W 42.2 cm
Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site, ULSG 7611

Our modern Ulysses on his travels
Harper's Weekly
February 1, 1879
Paper
Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site, ULSG 7633