History Channel Shares Trailer for Its Ulysses S. Grant Miniseries GRANT
History Channel has released the first trailer for its upcoming Ulysses S. Grant miniseries titled Grant. The series, which is being executive produced by Leonardo DiCaprio, will chronicle the life of the legendary Civil War General. It looks like a great series for any of you who are history buffs! I love these shows that History produces, and this next one looks great!
Grant tells the “remarkable and quintessentially American story of a humble man who overcomes incredible obstacles, rises to the highest ranks of power, and saves the nation not once, but twice. With a seamless blend of dramatic scenes, expert commentary and beautifully enhanced archival imagery, this series uncovers the true legacy of the unlikely hero who led the nation during its greatest test: The Civil War and Reconstruction – the herculean task to reconcile the North and the South. One of the most courageous and unexpected initiatives of Grant’s presidency was protecting the right to vote for the four million freed slaves in the face of violent and widespread resistance.”
The series also features on-camera interviews with top experts in the field including Ron Chernow, retired United States Army General and former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) director David Petraeus, acclaimed author and journalist Ta-Nehisi Coates, professor of English at West Point Elizabeth Samet and CEO of the American Civil War Museum in Richmond, VA Christy Coleman to name a few.
Grant will air over the course of three nights and it will premiere on Monday, May 25th at 9 p.m. ET/PT, you can check out the trailer now below!