bit of a question, but i have always wondered if maybe Grant gets some experience after the Civil War and before his presidency as maybe a governor of a state maybe before running for office. Perhaps, instead of 1868 he decided he is not ready for the role of being the President.
hell, another thing i have thought of is if maybe Grant and Seward strike a deal with Seward gaining the Presidency and Grant the Vice-Presidency. Be a good 1868/post-Civil War idea. and It would allow Grant some experience, and Seward does die in 1872, so Grant could maybe do a 1872-1881 presidency, i suppose.
hell, another thing i have thought of is if maybe Grant and Seward strike a deal with Seward gaining the Presidency and Grant the Vice-Presidency. Be a good 1868/post-Civil War idea. and It would allow Grant some experience, and Seward does die in 1872, so Grant could maybe do a 1872-1881 presidency, i suppose.