President johnson impeachment

Was andrew johnson removed from office

The impeachment of Andrew Johnson was initiated on February 24, , when the United States House of Representatives passed a resolution to impeach Andrew Johnson, the 17th president of the United States, for "high crimes and misdemeanors".
president johnson impeachment

Who was president after andrew johnson

During the years immediately following the Civil War, President Andrew Johnson clashed repeatedly with the Republican-controlled Congress over reconstruction of the defeated South.

What was the outcome of johnson’s impeachment?

Congressional Republicans apparently anticipated the possible impeachment of President Johnson when drafting the legislation; Republicans already knew of President Johnson’s plans .

Impeached presidents
Learn about the first and only impeachment trial of a U.S. president in Find documents, debates, and background information on the charges, the Senate vote, and the significance of .