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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: President Andrew Johnson

For Students 3rd - 8th
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.
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University of Missouri

Famous Trials: Andrew Johnson Impeachment Trial

For Students 9th - 10th
An account of President Andrew Johnson's impeachment trial in 1868.
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The White House

The White House: Presidents: Andrew Johnson

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a detailed look at the life of Andrew Johnson, the seventeenth president of the United States.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: The Presidents Biography: 17. Andrew Johnson

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Other

Mr. Lincoln's Whitehouse: Andrew Johnson

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at Andrew Johnson, Lincoln's vice-president in his second term. Descriptions of him on Inauguration Day are interesting to read. The surprise selection, of course, became president upon Lincoln's death.
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Andrew Johnson

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Britannica provides information on President Andrew Johnson.
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Tennessee History For Kids

Tennessee History for Kids: Andrew Johnson Historic Site

For Students 3rd - 8th
Andrew Johnson presided over the American government during the turbulent years immediately following the Civil War. He did not fare well, nearly becoming the first president removed from office by Congress. Today people still argue...
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Other

Potus: Andrew Johnson

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive facts about Andrew Johnson and his presidency. Includes biography, election results, cabinet members, odd facts, and notable events.
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Other

North Hagerstown Hs: President Andrew Johnson as a Hero

For Students 9th - 10th
A student's perspective of the reasons (e.g., political manipulations) behind Andrew Johnson's impeachment in 1868.
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State Library of North Carolina

N Cpedia: Andrew Johnson

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a biography of Andrew Johnson's life, as well as facts about his presidency. Short video included.
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White House Historical Association

The White House Historical Association: The Presidents

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete biographies and photos of all past presidents.
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Other

Chicago Tribune: Presidential Portraits: Andrew Johnson [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: American Presidency: Andrew Johnson

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biographical sketch of America's seventeenth president includes background information on the era in which he served and linked-to objects from the Smithsonian's collections that help define the man and his presidency.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Johnson, Andrew 1808 1875

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Ap Us History: 1844 1877: Reconstruction: The Freedmen's Bureau

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the goals and activities of the Freedmen's Bureau, the opposition from President Andrew Johnson, and how the Bureau was dismantled in 1872 after just seven years. Includes questions for students.
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Other

Impeachment of Andrew Johnson: William H. Seward

For Students 9th - 10th
Short biography of the man who served as secretary of state under President Lincoln and Johnson.
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Other

Thomas Nast: The Impeachment of Andrew Johnson

For Students 9th - 10th
Within the article about the President's impeachment is this brief article about cartoonist Thomas Nast, who started as a cartoonist during the Civil War, but saw his greatest influence in the take-down of Boss Tweed and Tammany Hall.
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The History Cat

The History Cat: Reconstruction Era

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes what the South was like after the Civil War ended. Many places were in ruins and people were desperately poor with many being homeless. Social structures had collapsed now that slaves had been freed. The Reconstruction era...
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Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: The 1860s: Reconstruction

For Students 3rd - 8th
Here is an article on the Reconstruction, which touches briefly on several issues that arose during this period, specifically in Texas: President Johnson's Reconstruction plan, assimilation and rights of freed slaves, the 13th and 14th...