Andrew Johnson by Michael Les Benedict | Audiobook

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Listen to free audiobook with a 30 day free trial : https://esound.space/audible Title: Andrew Johnson Author: Michael Les Benedict Narrator: Sean Runnette Format: Unabridged Length: 25 mins Language: English Release date: 10-19-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: History, American Summary: President Andrew Johnson succeeded to the presidency suddenly, when Abraham Lincoln was killed by an assassin. Confronted with the prospect of Reconstructionbringing the Union back together after a prolonged Civil WarJohnson tolerated harsh treatment of former slaves in Southern states, believing that it was up to the states to determine their status. Johnson clashed with the Republican-led Congress, which favored complete equality for African Americans as part of Reconstruction. He became the first president ever impeached by the House of Representatives, primarily for defying the Tenure of Office Act in seeking to circumvent Congresss Reconstruction Acts. Johnson barely escaped conviction in the Senate and continued to criticize Congresss Reconstruction plan until he left office. Contact: [email protected]