Grant's Tomb, officially known as the General Grant National Memorial, was indeed dedicated on April 27, 1897. Located in Riverside Park in the Morningside Heights neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City, it serves as the final resting place of Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th President of the United States, and his wife, Julia Dent Grant.
The tomb was built to honor Grant's legacy as a Civil War general and his service as president. It is the largest mausoleum in North America. The dedication ceremony was attended by thousands of people, including President William McKinley, members of Grant's family, and various dignitaries.
Grant's Tomb has since become a significant historical and cultural landmark in New York City, attracting visitors from around the world who come to pay their respects to one of America's most prominent military and political figures.
( USA Advertising stamp: 1930s New York City: Grant's Tomb, Riverside Dr )
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