This is the grave of Andrew Johnson. Born in 1808 in Raleigh, North Carolina, Johnson grew up in poverty. His father, or at least alleged father since many thought he was from an affair his mom had, died young. His mother apprenticed him to a...
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While I'd probably argue that Andrew Jackson might be the most analogous comparison to Trump, certainly Andrew Johnson is a comparison many have usefully made and it's probably more relevant.
No idea who is teaching this woman, but higher power of your choice bless her. Today my history professor said “Andrew Johnson was a dick” and told us to write.
An interesting hypothetical at Aeon: Which historical event would you undo? My first thought was that John C. Calhoun was not born. But upon further reflection, it's fairly obvious from a U.S. history perspective: the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. The difference between whatever Lincoln would...
Am I the only one who thinks this grizzly bear chair presented to Andrew Johnson in 1865 really seals his image as a villain? Who can't see him drunkenly spewing.
To play a little "glass half full" on Independence Day weekend, this can remind you that if you think today's liberal elites are bad, liberal elites sixty years ago were.
Tracy Lightcap has a good comment in the thread below:I'm not so sure that there are good and bad presidents, just good and bad opportunities.I'm a big fan of Skowronek's scheme of political time and how it helps analyze how presidential leadership works. Johnson was...