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Andrew Johnson

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. Senate
Date of Birth December 29, 1808
Date of Death July 31, 1875 (Age: 66)
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Personal Background

Andrew Johnson began his career in public service through local and state offices before gaining national attention during the Civil War. He demonstrated leadership capabilities by administering Tennessee during a critical period, which caught the attention of President Lincoln. Johnson's political acumen was evident when he was nominated for vice president and subsequently elected, despite his controversial stance on Reconstruction. Post-presidency, he returned to his roots in Tennessee, pursued further political ambitions, and faced personal and financial challenges. His policy stances and actions during Reconstruction have been heavily scrutinized, influencing his historical reputation.

Political Ideas

Andrew Johnson's political career reveals a deeply polarizing figure who resisted Radical Republican policies during Reconstruction, advocating for a lenient approach that perpetuated white supremacy. His rhetorical style was often perceived as incoherent, which may have masked a calculated effort to protect regional industrial interests. Despite his Southern roots, Johnson's approach to Reconstruction displayed an unexpected convergence with opposing factions on environmental regulations, suggesting a highly localized and calculated strategy. His legacy remains one of the most contentious, with historians debating whether his actions were a genuine attempt to follow Lincoln's plans or a calculated sabotage of civil rights advancements.

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1874: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

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United States Senator from Tennessee

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1865: U.S.A. President
APPOINTED

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17th President of the United States

Appointed
1864: U.S.A. Vice President
ELECTED

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U.S.A. Vice President

2,218,388 votes (55.10%)

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1855: Tennessee State Governor
ELECTED

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Tennessee gubernatorial election, 1855

67,499 votes (50.81%)

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1853: Tennessee State Governor
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15th Governor of Tennessee

63,413 votes (50.90%)

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1852: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee's 1st district

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1850: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee's 1st district

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1848: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee's 1st district

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1846: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee's 1st district

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1844: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee's 1st district

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1842: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee's 1st district

Win