Andrew Johnson's Presidency

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The 17th President of the US was Andrew Johnson. He became President just about six weeks after being appointed Vice President, the only other higher position he held was a Senator for Tennessee, so, Johnson came into office with very little experience. He became President so fast because just about six weeks after being appointed President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated. Johnson had a very difficult Presidency which ultimately led to him being the first US President to be impeached. Throughout the majority of Johnson’s Presidency he and Congress were butting heads. Johnson would keep vetoing bills, such as the Civil Rights Bill and the Freedmen’s Bureau Bill, which were mostly made to protect blacks. In the February of 1868 Johnson was

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