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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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