Andrew Johnson

Andrew Johnson (December 29, 1808 – July 31, 1875) was the 17th President of the United States (1865–1869). As Vice President of the United States in 1865, he succeeded Abraham Lincoln following the latter's assassination. Johnson then presided over the initial and contentious Reconstruction era of the United States following the American Civil War. Johnson's reconstruction policies failed to promote the rights of the Freedmen, and he came under ... More

Date of birth:

  • Dec 29, 1808

Date of death:

  • Jul 31, 1875 (age 66 years)

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  • 17

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  • 1810
  • 1876

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  • 1865
  • 1869

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  • 1.78 m (5.84 ft )

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Government

The 16th Vice President of the United States

← Preceeded By

Hannibal Hamlin

Hannibal Hamlin (August 27, 1809 – July 4, 1891) was the 15th Vice President of the United States (1861-1865), serving under President Abraham...

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Schuyler Colfax

Schuyler Colfax, Jr. ( /ˈskaɪlər ˈkoʊlfæks/; March 23, 1823 – January 13, 1885) was a United States Representative from Indiana (1855–1869), Speaker...

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The 17th President of the United States

← Preceeded By

Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln /ˈeɪbrəhæm ˈlɪŋkən/ (February 12, 1809 – April 15, 1865) was the 16th President of the United States, serving from March 1861 until...

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Ulysses S. Grant

Ulysses S. Grant (born Hiram Ulysses Grant; April 27, 1822 – July 23, 1885) was the 18th President of the United States (1869–1877) following his...

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Government Positions Held:

Basic title Office, position, or title Governmental body (if position is part of one) Jurisdiction of office District represented (if position is district-related) From To
  • Apr 15, 1865
  • Mar 4, 1869
  • Oct 17, 1853
  • Nov 3, 1857
  • Mar 4, 1865
  • Apr 15, 1865
  • Mar 4, 1875
  • Jul 31, 1875
  • Oct 8, 1857
  • Mar 4, 1862
  • Mar 4, 1843
  • Mar 3, 1853
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United States Senator of Tennessee, United States of America

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  • The Grim Presence
  • The Tennessee Tailor
  • Sir Veto
  • Father of the Homestead Act
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