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Andrew Johnson

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17th President of the United States · 1865–1869

Andrew Johnson

DemocraticTennessee

First president impeached, Reconstruction era

Last verified: June 2026

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Key Facts

Term: 1865–1869
Party: Democratic
Vice President: None
First Lady: Eliza Johnson
Home State: Tennessee
Born: 1808
Died: 1875

Biography

Andrew Johnson became president after Lincoln's assassination and clashed with Congress over Reconstruction.

Key Events & Accomplishments

Impeached by the House (1868), acquitted by one vote in the Senate
Purchased Alaska from Russia for $7.2 million

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Johnson was the first president to be impeached.

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