H.W. Brands' "The Man Who Saved the Union" (2012), Ronald C. White's "American Ulysses" (2016) and Ron Chernow's "Grant" (2017) continued the elevation of Grant's historical reputation. White said Grant, "demonstrated a distinctive sense of humility, moral courage, and determination," and as president he "stood up for African Americans, especially fighting against voter suppression perpetuated by the Ku Klux Klan." White believed Grant was "an exceptional person and leader." Charles W. Calhoun's "The Presidency of Ulysses S. Grant" (2017) noted Grant's successes in office, but asked whether Grant's revived reputation was found in the "popular consciousness."