Andrew Johnson

Andrew Johnson was the 17th President of the United States, serving from 1865 to 1869. Born in 1808 in North Carolina, Johnson began his political career as a tailor before becoming actively involved in Tennessee politics. He served as a U.S. Senator and as military governor of Tennessee during the Civil War. Johnson was known for his contentious relationship with Congress, particularly regarding Reconstruction policies. He was impeached by the House of Representatives but narrowly avoided removal from office by the Senate. Johnson's presidency was marked by his lenient approach to Reconstruction and his clashes with the Radical Republicans. He died in 1875.