Grant’s wish was to be buried next to his wife when he passed.
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Ulysses S. Grant was a decorated General and the 18th President of the United States. Grant’s wish was to be buried next to his wife when he passed. Seems like a simple request, right? Not quite. At the time of his death, his options for a final resting place were limited because women were not allowed to be buried in military cemeteries at the time.
When Grant died from throat cancer in 1885, the mayor of New York offered to have him buried in NYC. His wife, Julia Grant, supported the offer and a fundraising effort to build what would become the largest tomb in North America ensued.
Grant’s Tomb is undoubtedly one of the most famous buildings in NYC due to its significance, making this a great New York City experience for history buffs. You can get free tours of the mausoleum through the National Park Service.