The General Grant Tree is a giant sequoia located in Sequoia National Park, California. It is one of the largest trees in the world by volume, standing at about 267 feet tall and measuring over 29 feet in diameter at its base. The tree is estimated to be around 1,800 years old, making it one of the oldest living organisms on Earth. Named after Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th President of the United States and a Union general during the Civil War, the tree was designated as a national monument in 1890. The General Grant Tree is a popular tourist attraction, drawing visitors who come to admire its immense size and beauty.