How Form 5495 Archives 2017-2024

Andrew Johnson, born on December 29th, 1808, was the 17th president of the United States from 1865 to 1869. - He assumed presidency after the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, as he was the vice president at the time. - Johnson's main objective was to quickly restore the seceded states to the Union, but his plans did not prioritize the protection of former slaves. - This led to conflicts with the republican-dominated Congress, who eventually impeached him. - Johnson was acquitted in the Senate by one vote. - He was born in poverty in Raleigh, North Carolina, and did not attend school. - After working as a tailor in various frontier towns, he settled in Greenville, Tennessee. - Johnson served as an alderman, mayor, and was eventually elected to the Tennessee House of Representatives in 1835. - He later served in the Tennessee Senate and was elected to the US Senate in 1857. - Despite most Confederate states seceding, Johnson remained loyal to the Union and was appointed military governor of Tennessee by Lincoln. - After Lincoln's assassination, he became president and implemented his own form of reconstruction, which was met with resistance from congressional Republicans. - Johnson opposed the 14th amendment, which granted citizenship to former slaves, and clashed with Congress throughout his presidency. - He was impeached by the House of Representatives, but narrowly avoided conviction and removal from office. - After leaving office, he returned to Tennessee and sought political vindication. - Johnson was elected to the Senate again in 1875, becoming the only former president to serve in the Senate. - He passed away a few months into his term. - While Johnson's strict adherence to the constitution was admired by some, his opposition to federally guaranteed rights for African Americans is heavily criticized. - Many historians consider him to be one of the worst presidents in American history. - Johnson was born into a...