Another Acrostic Poem

Hi, Here is another acrostic poem. This time it is about Julia Grant, the wife of the 18th President Ulysses S. Grant.

Julia Grant was born at White House Plantation in St. Louis, Missouri

U. S. Grant proposed to her several times times before she said yes

Lonely without Ulysses Grant

In 1869, she entered the White House to begin, “the happiest period of her life”

Attended 1897 dedication of Grant’s tomb in New York City

Grant’s had 3 sons and a daughter

Received the position of 1st Lady

A family marriage held at the White House

Next to her husband’s grave

The 1st First Lady to write a memoir

Posted under Famous People

This post was written by Sarah on January 26, 2010

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1 Comment so far

  1. Ian January 26, 2010 8:38 am

    Acrostics are such a great idea to provide snapshots of someone’s life. They are simple yet so effective. Nice work!

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