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Back to EpisodesAndrew Johnson's Presidential Reconstruction
Season 1
Episode 240
Published 1 year, 6 months ago
Description
At the end of the Civil War, Andrew Johnson faced quite the task in assessing how to reunite the country after years of bloody conflict. A man not known for his political acumen, Johnson moved quickly in establishing his vision for reconstruction. Tune in this week to learn about what Johnson did and why it led to a showdown with Congress.