When Republicans gathered for their 1872 national convention he was unanimously nominated for a second term .
As his first term entered its final year , Grant remained popular throughout the nation despite the accusations of corruption that were swirling around his administration .
When Republicans gathered for their 1872 national convention Grant was unanimously nominated for a second term .
As his first term entered its final year , Grant remained popular throughout the nation despite the accusations of corruption that were swirling around his administration .