A President’s Home #WW
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Andrew Johnson served as the United States 17th President after Abraham Lincoln’s assassination. He was the first President to not be a military hero or to have studied law. In his time, he was known as the “courageous commoner”.
Johnson had little education, but he studied diligently with his wife’s help and he paid people often to read to him while he worked. The self-taught, tailor apprentice proved capable in his craft as his business flourished. His tailor shop became a platform of sorts for political issues. Within a few years, Johnson won his first post as alderman (the way I understand it, this is just under a Mayor ranking) of Greeneville.
It’s said that while on his journey to the White House he held every political office possible without attending a single day of school. He was the American dream embodiment going from poverty to posh.
One of President Johnson’s primary focus was the nation’s reconstruction after the Civil War. Unfortunately, his presidency didn’t go well. There was a lot of dispute between him and Congress over the rebuilding process and his later violation of Tenure of Office Act (According to this source: Johnson vetoed this Act because he felt the Constitution gave the President the right to remove officials when necessary). He was the first president to be impeached, but cleared of the charges after winning the two-thirds Senate majority vote by one count, allowing him to complete his term.
The National Cemetery in Greeneville is the final resting place for President Johnson; wrapped in the American flag and a copy of the constitution. Lay to rest by his side is his wife, Eliza.
Next time, I’ll share a few shots from inside President Johnson’s home. Thanks for popping in and joining the Wordless or Not-so-Wordless Wednesday fun. Have a fototastic day!
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10 Comments
madilynquinn01
Ugh, I love those old-timey square houses like that. Pretty! I didn’t know any of this about Johnson, so interesting thanks!
Cathy Kennedy
Madilyn, I count myself blessed to live in an area where there’s so much rich history within a short drive. Drop in tomorrow to see a few shots I got inside!
Liz A.
Ah, the era of reconstruction. Politics haven’t changed much…
Patrick Weseman
Very nice. I love the history lesson about it. Johnson gets a bad rap as President.
Rorybore
I could sit on a wrap around porch all day AND night!! Especially one like that. These pictures just fuel the fire of my romantic notions of the South. Being of course from way up North, I don’t actually know much about it… or President’s either. So getting a history lesson with gorgeous shots: best kind of school!! 🙂
Thanks for the feature.
kismaslife
All the history that comes alive in these photos, I love it!
Thomas Anderson
Hi, Cathy!
I enjoyed studying these pictures as you told the inspiring story of Andrew Johnson’s path to the presidency and his term as the nation’s Chief Executive. I like the fact that he was self-educated and that he multi-tasked by paying people to read to him while he worked. Along the way I learned that one of the traits of successful people is that they have a network of reliable sources of information and know-how. They surround themselves with wise, intelligent and competent people who can teach them what they don’t already know.
Happy Wednesday, dear friend Cathy, and enjoy the rest of your week!
Claudia Willison| ImagesByCW
Oh man, I am such a sucker for wrap around porches. Ever since my time in Australia I just love ’em. Maybe one day… which would also mean that one day I’d live in warmer weather. Which I also would not mind at all. 🙂
Thanks for this little insight on one of your presidents. I agree that his home must have been most impressive during his time.
Arlee Bird
I enjoyed that bit of tourism. I’ve been to Greenville several times, but I’ve never seen this house. Now I want to go.
Arlee Bird
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Janie Junebug
I’d love to rock on that porch and read a book while I drink a little something. I think the most recent president to not have a college degree is Harry Truman. I bet that’s something that will never happen again.
Love,
Janie