dec 4, 1865 - Andrew Johnson’s Reconstruction
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Image result for Andrew Johnson’s ReconstructionAfter Lincoln's death, President Johnson proceeded to reconstruct the former Confederate States while Congress was not in session in 1865. He pardoned all who would take an oath of allegiance, but required leaders and men of wealth to obtain special Presidential pardons.
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Date:
dec 4, 1865
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~ 159 years ago