Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1808 - 1875
Biographical Note
Andrew Johnson (1808-1875) was the seventeenth President of the United States (1865-1869), following Lincoln's assassination. Johnson presided over the Reconstruction. Johnson was criticized as being too sympathetic to southern white males in his plan for reconstruction. Johnson was the first President of the United States to be impeached; however, he was not removed from office.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Certificate, Pardon signed by President Andrew Johnson granting Preston a "full pardon and amnesty for all offenses by him committed, arising from participation, direct or implied, in the said rebellion...," September 10, 1865 (Ms1992-003)
Digital Record
Identifier: Ms1992_003_PrestonRobertT_Pardon_1865_0910
Dates:
1865-09-10
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- Subject: Local/Regional History and Appalachian South X