In 1832, Lincoln enlisted to fight in the Black Hawk War. He was quickly elected captain of a company of volunteers. His company joined regulars under ColonelZachary Taylor. Lincoln only served 30 days in this capacity and then signed on as a private in the Mounted Rangers. He then joined ...
When Grant was graduated from West Point, he was stationed at Jefferson Barracks, Missouri. In 1846, America went towar with Mexico. Grant served with GeneralZachary TaylorandWinfield Scott. By the end of the war he was promoted to first lieutenant. He continued hismilitary serviceuntil 1854 w...