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feb 21, 1868 - Issues Executive Order to dismiss Edwin M. Stanton as Secretary of War. Stanton barricades himself in his office for nearly two months. Johnson’s action violates the Tenure of Office Act and begins the impeachment crisis

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feb 21, 1868
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~ 158 years ago