Andrew Johnson

Learn about the 17th President of the United States, Andrew Johnson. Johnson took office after the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, and was a southerner in a northern-ruled country. Johnson led the country during the turbulent years following the Civil War. Johnson dealt with a range of issues including: southern states rejoining the union; how millions of former slaves should be handled; congressional versus presidential powers; and impeachment.<p><strong>Series Information</strong></p><p>The Encyclopedia of Presidents offers authoritative biographies of each president since 1789, when George Washington was first sworn in. Together, the fascinating stories of these key figures and historic events paint a full and lively picture of our nation. Archival photographs, period illustrations, and full-color photographs, along with maps and time lines, lend visual impact. Includes sidebars, fast facts, for further reading, websites, places to visit, bibliography, and index.</p><p><strong>Series Features</strong></p><p>• Primary source materials<br />• Archival reproductions<br />• Fast-fact boxes<br />• Summary of key events in the lives of the president and the first lady<br />• Time line linking the president to the nation<br />• Online sites of interest<br />• &quot;Further Reading&quot; section<br />• Bibliography<br />• Index</p>