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A review by kessler21
Impeached: The Trial of President Andrew Johnson and the Fight for Lincoln's Legacy by David O. Stewart
3.0
A thorough examination of Johnson's Presidency, Impeachment, back-room dealings, and all the players involved. I was surprised to learn that Johnson was the only Senator from a succeeded state to stay loyal to the Union.
With Johnson undermining Lincoln's reconstruction plan, practically subjecting former slaves back into slavery, and disallow any reparations, the House of Representatives sought any and every means to make Johnson the first President to be impeached.
My biggest surprise was seeing Seward support of Johnson and his lenient plan of reconstruction.
I know this book focused on Johnson's impeachment and his relationship with congress, I would have liked more of an overview of his life after his Presidency as well as covering the purchase of Alaska.
With Johnson undermining Lincoln's reconstruction plan, practically subjecting former slaves back into slavery, and disallow any reparations, the House of Representatives sought any and every means to make Johnson the first President to be impeached.
My biggest surprise was seeing Seward support of Johnson and his lenient plan of reconstruction.
I know this book focused on Johnson's impeachment and his relationship with congress, I would have liked more of an overview of his life after his Presidency as well as covering the purchase of Alaska.