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17th U.S. President

Andrew Johnson was the 17th President of the United States, serving from 1865 to 1869. He played a key role in the post-Civil War Reconstruction era. As President, Johnson implemented a series of Reconstruction policies, but his conflict with Congress ultimately led to him becoming the first president in U.S. history to be impeached.

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“Duties have been mine; consequences are God's.”

Has Beens Mines Duty Consequence

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“I feel incompetent to perform duties...which have been so unexpectedly thrown upon me.”

Feels Has Beens President Duty Presidential Thrown Incompetent

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“I have been almost overwhelmed by the announcement of the sad event [Lincoln's assassination] which has so recently occurred. I feel incompetent to perform duties so important and responsible as those which have been so unexpectedly thrown upon me.”

Feels Has Beens Important Events Duty Responsible Thrown Overwhelmed Assassination Incompetent Announcements

Author:Andrew Johnson