Ulysses S. Grant, President and General, Spends a Day in Ohio | app

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The president tasked with giving America the federal Christmas holiday has his own special day.

Starting next year, April 27 will be celebrated as Ulysses S. Grant Day in the iconic home state of Ohio, after legislation creating the recognition was approved by the Assembly legislative on December 14 and was signed by Republican Gov. Mike DeWine on Monday.

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