The Contentious Figure of Andrew Johnson, the First Impeached President

The 17th president narrowly avoided conviction in 1868.

By MacKenzie Stuart | Published Feb 5, 2021

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andrew jackson impeachment — Andrew Johnson's birthplace in Raleigh, North Carolina.
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andrew johnson impeachment — A woodcut of Andrew Johnson taking the oath of office as Cabinet members look on, 1866.
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andrew johnson impeachment — Illustration of Johnson's impeachment trial in the United States Senate, 1868.
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