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Andrew Johnson National Historic Site
History & Culture

Andrew Johnson was a man with whom nearly every American can relate, from the poorest to the wealthiest. With unyielding determination, he rose from dire circumstances to the nation's most prestigious office without having attended a single day of school. Click here for an overview of Johnson's life.

 

TIMELINE
View a timeline of Andrew Johnson's life and political career.

 

IMPEACHMENT
Andrew Johnson was the first American president to be impeached. Learn more about impeachment here:

Impeachment Defined

Impeachment Pronounced

Why was Andrew Johnson Impeached?

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Andrew Johnson's Impeachment Timeline

How the Senators Voted
Did You Know?  

Did You Know?
Andrew Johnson had the rudiments of an education prior to his marriage to Eliza McCardle. She helped further his education by tutoring him from her schoolbooks and reading to him in the Tailor Shop while he worked.

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Last Updated: November 30, 2006 at 12:47 EST