User Clip: Andrew Johnson
A brief summary of the life and career of Andrew Johnson.
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A brief summary of the life and career of Andrew Johnson.
Discussion of President Johnson and Elizas marriage together.
Eliza Johnson's bedroom and illness from C-SPAN's original series "American Presidents: Life Portrait of Andrew Johnson."
A brief introduction of Eliza Johnson from C-SPAN's original series "American Presidents: Life Portrait of Andrew Johnson.
American Presidents: Life Portrait of Andrew Johnson
The great-great-great granddaughter of Andrew Johnson speaks about the media's heightened interest in Johnson (the first impeached president) during the Impeachment Process of Bill Clinton.
Stump speeches are discussed, as well as how they influenced the press at the time. Johnson's skills in this arena are particularly emphasized.
The impact that the telegraph and the transatlantic cable had on foreign policy during Andrew Johnson's time in office is briefly discussed.