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The First of 41 Witnesses Testifies In the Trial of Andrew Johnson
One major difference between the 2020 impeachment trial and the 1868 version is in the use of witnesses. The Constitution calls for a trail of…
After He Was Fired By Johnson, Stanton Stayed in Office While His Replacement Was Arrested
After War Secretary Stanton was fired by President Johnson on Feb. 21, 1868, he decided to follow Congressman Thad Steven’s advice. The very ill Radical…
Feb. 21, 1868 Pres. Johnson Fires Sec. of War Stanton Setting Off Impeachment Crisis
On February 21, 1868, President Andrew Johnson removed Edwin Stanton from office as the Secretary of War in violation of the Tenure of Office Act….
President Johnson Explains Why He Suspended Sec. of War Stanton Setting Off Constitutional Crisis Dec. 1867
On August 12, 1867, President Andrew Johnson suspended Sec. of War Edwin Stanton. This began a chain of events that would culminate in Johnson’s impeachment….
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