August 8. In New York City Ulysses S. Grant's funeral attracts 1.5 million, in 1885.

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August 8, 1885.  In New York City Ulysses S. Grant's funeral attracts 1.5 million citizens.

Cigar box label that satirizes Ulysses S Grant at a masquerade ball, printed circa 1875

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August 7. In the Battle of Boyacá Simon Bolivar defeats Spain in 1819.