Andrew Johnson

Andrew Johnson was an American politician best known as the 17th President of the United States. He served as President from 1865 to 1869. He was initially the vice president of President Abraham Lincoln before becoming President after Abraham Lincoln was assassinated in April 1865.

He was born to Jacob Johnson and Mary McDonough. He had two older siblings, a brother named William and a sister named Elizabeth, who died in childhood. He married Eliza McCardle in 1827 and remained married to her until his death in 1875. He had five children.

He was the first President of the United States to be impeached. His impeachment came in 1987 after he violated the Tenure of Office Act. He was however, acquitted in the Senate by a single vote.

Honest conviction is my courage the Constitution is my guide.Andrew Johnson

Outside of the Constitution we have no legal authority more than private citizens, and within it we have only so much as that instrument gives us. This broad principle limits all our functions and applies to all subjects.Andrew Johnson

The goal to strive for is a poor government but a rich people.Andrew Johnson

Andrew Johnson was a famous American politician, who was born on December 29, 1808. As a person born on this date, Andrew Johnson is listed in our database as the 4th most popular celebrity for the day (December 29) and the 2nd most popular for the year (1808).

People born on December 29 fall under the Zodiac sign of Capricorn, the Sea Goat. Andrew Johnson is the 106th most popular Capricorn.

Aside from information specific to Andrew Johnson's birthday, Andrew Johnson is the 754th most famous American and ranks 11th in famous people born in Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S.

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