Andrew Johnson (politician)

Andrew Johnson was the 17th President of the United States, serving from 1865 to 1869 after Abraham Lincoln's assassination. A Southern Democrat, he became president during the Reconstruction era, a time of rebuilding the nation after the Civil War. His approach to rebuilding the South was lenient towards former Confederates, which led to conflicts with Congress, who sought stricter measures. Johnson was impeached by the House of Representatives in 1868 but was acquitted by the Senate, allowing him to complete his term. Johnson's presidency is often viewed as a contentious and pivotal moment in American history.