... 154, 204 Doughtry, Turner 9 Douglas, Stephen A. 15, 17–18, 92 Drake, Charles D. 126 Durrell, Edmund H. 220 Early, ... Hamilton 212 Flanders, Benjamin F. 40 Forney, John W. 39, 40, 207 Forrest, Nathan Bedford 25, 26, 104–105 Foster, ...
While it is commonly known that Andrew Johnson was the first president to be impeached, less well known are the circumstances that led to the unsuccessful campaign to remove him from office.
While it is commonly known that Andrew Johnson was the first president to be impeached, less well known are the circumstances that led to the unsuccessful campaign to remove him from office.
On the surface, the story is a simple one: Johnson intentionally violated several laws, including the recently passed Tenure of Office Act, which was designed to limit his involvement with Reconstruction.
This is a must read for everyone interested in American history, as well as an important document illuminating the inner workings of the political system.
The Impeachment of Andrew Johnson