Essay describing the attempts of Salmon Chase, the Supreme Court Chief Justice, to ensure that President Andrew Johnson received fair treatment at his impeachment trial in 1868.

An extensive look at Andrew Johnson and his administration. Includes a biography, information on his cabinet, and most importantly, an essay on the impact and legacy of his presidency. Don't miss reading this.

An account of President Andrew Johnson's impeachment trial in 1868.

The "Constitutional President," Andrew Johnson lived in this Tennessee historic site for 24 years. Peruse the history, culture, and photographs about the 17th president of the United States. Educators can take advantage of resources....

The "Constitutional President," Andrew Johnson lived in this Tennessee historic site for 24 years. Peruse the history, culture, and photographs about the 17th president of the United States. Educators can take advantage of resources....

Read online Andrew Johnson's obituary as published in the New York Times on August 1, 1875. Covers his personal and political life, as well as the events leading up to his impeachment trial.

Senator Charles Sumner gives his opinion on the impeachment trial of President Andrew Johnson in 1868.

Page containing links to primary source text of Andrew Johnson's speeches, including State of the Union 1866-1868, Cleveland Speech and a speech made to the House of Representatives on his position to veto the first Reconstruction Act.

The professional life of President Andrew Johnson is featured in this brief biography. Identify details of the era during his term, his domestic policy, foreign affairs, and his presidential politics.

This site provides an article about President Andrew Johnson. The article is three pages in length providing a picture along with factual information about the President. A timeline is also provided at the top of the page.

A simulation game of the impeachment trial of President Andrew Johnson in 1868, along with a wealth of material from articles and editorials published in Harper's Weekly at the time of the trial. The number of charges against him is...

This site from Britannica provides information on President Andrew Johnson.

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...

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.

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).

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.

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.

The complete text of the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.

Short biography of the man who served as secretary of state under President Lincoln and Johnson.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Young scholars 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...

An image 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.

This resource provides information about Reconstruction, the United States Government, slavery, and civil rights.

Andrew Johnson, who took office after Lincoln's assassination.