Andrew Johnson Presidency (apr 15, 1865 – mar 4, 1869)
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| CAMPAIGN: | Democratic Party, National Union Party | called himself a champion of the 'honest yeoman' against aristocracy | TRAITS: | lonely, stubborn, intolerant of criticism, unable to compromise, lack of political skills and awareness of public opinion | BELIEFS: | states rights!! | supported emancipation but was deeply racist + felt blacks had no role in reconstructionAdded to timeline:
Date:
apr 15, 1865
mar 4, 1869
~ 3 years and 10 months