Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Andrew Johnson
This site from Britannica provides information on President Andrew Johnson.
State Library of North Carolina
N Cpedia: Andrew Johnson
This site contains a biography of Andrew Johnson's life, as well as facts about his presidency. Short video included.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Andrew Johnson
Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of Andrew Johnson and summaries of important events during his presidency.
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North Hagerstown Hs: President Andrew Johnson as a Hero
A student's perspective of the reasons (e.g., political manipulations) behind Andrew Johnson's impeachment in 1868.
Digital History
Digital History: President Johnson Impeached [Pdf]
No love was lost between the Congress' trying to pass Reconstruction plans and President Andrew Johnson's attempts to thwart those plans. Read a short biography of Andrew Johnson to get an idea of the man. Follow the timeline of...
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Chicago Tribune: Presidential Portraits: Andrew Johnson [Pdf]
Students explore Andrew Johnson. The resource consists of a picture and outline of the President's life. Topics included are highlights of presidency, military service, and political party.
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Harp Week: Impeachment of Andrew Johnson: Tenure of Office Act
This site from HarpWeek contains information on the impeachment of Andrew Johnson because he violated the Tenure of Office Act. The site is not too in-depth but it does provide some interesting information.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biography of President Andrew Johnson for Kids
Learn about the 17th president of the United States, Andrew Johnson, on this website.
New York Times
New York Times: On This Day: Andrew Johnson Dead
A copy of Johnson's obituary, with an interesting account of the ex-president's private and public life, from page 1 of the New York Times (August 1, 1875).
Library of Congress
Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Johnson, Andrew 1808 1875
List of Andrew Johnson's accomplishments during his political career, including his terms as a Representative and a Senator from Tennessee and a Vice President and 17th President of the United States.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Opposing Views on Reconstruction
A look at how Andrew Johnson tried to carry out Lincoln's plan for reconstruction. Read onto the second page to find out how the congressional plan thwarted Johnson and was much more punitive.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: A President Impeached
The Radical Republicans in Congress did not approve of President Andrew Johnson's attempts to thwart their plans for Reconstruction. See what charges they used to impeach Johnson and find out why he was not removed from office.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: Andrew Johnson
This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about Andrew Johnson.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Andrew Johnson Historic Site: Fourteenth Amendment
The complete text of the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
Other
Impeachment of Andrew Johnson: William H. Seward
Short biography of the man who served as secretary of state under President Lincoln and Johnson.
Stanford University
Sheg: Document Based History: Reading Like a Historian: Radical Reconstruction
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students use primary source documents to investigate central historical questions. In this investigation students read speeches by Thaddeus Stevens and Andrew Johnson in order to explore why the Radical...
Curated OER
History Place: Impeachment of Andrew Johnson
A clear explanation of the events that led to the trial and impeachment of Andrew Johnson. Included are the articles of impeachment.
Digital History
Digital History: America's Reconstruction: Rights and Power
This resource provides information about Reconstruction, the United States Government, slavery, and civil rights.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Andrew Johnson
Andrew Johnson, who took office after Lincoln's assassination.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Andrew Johnson
(1808-1875) Andrew Johnson was the 17th President of the United States (1865-69).
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Andrew Johnson
Andrew Johnson (December 29, 1808 - July 31, 1875) was the seventeenth President of the United States (1865-69), succeeding to the Presidency upon the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. He was one of only two U.S. Presidents to be...
University of Missouri
Famous Trials: The Tenure of Office Act 1867
A description of the Tenure of Office Act and why it caused problems for Andrew Johnson, leading to his impeachment. From part of a larger site filled with primary source information about Johnson's trial.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Radical Reconstruction
Read about the frustration the Radical Republicans in Congress had with the Reconstruction plans of Andrew Johnson. Find out what legislation they were able to pass over Johnson's veto, and how they attempted to protect emancipated...
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