Andrew Johnson Height, Weight, Religion, Net Worth, Age, Biography

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Andrew Johnson

Last Updated: 19 Feb, 2023 | Views: 352

Age: 66

Profession: Historical Men

Other Profession(s): Politician, Tailor

Famous For: 17th President of the United States

Andrew Johnson Religion, Birthday, Age

Date of Birth

29 Dec, 1808 (66 Years 07 Months 2 Days)

Birth Country

United States

Birth State/Province

North Carolina

Birth District

Raleigh

Birth Sign

Capricorn

Religion

Christianity

Nationalities

American

Died on

31 Jul, 1875

Cause of Death

Stroke

Andrew Johnson Early life, Education, Career, Awards, Achievements, Controversy, Unknown Facts

About (Profile/Biography)
Andrew Johnson (1808-1875) was the politician who served as the 17th President of the U.S. (1865-1869). He assumed office after the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln and was the first president to be impeached by the U.S. House of Representatives. Johnson was born in Raleigh, North Carolina, and became a tailor before entering politics. He served as a governor, senator, and congressman, and was a Southern Democrat who opposed secession during the American Civil War.
Andrew Johnson Career:
Andrew Johnson Political Party: In 1828, Andrew Johnson began his political career as alderman in Greeneville, Tennessee.
1835-1837: Served in the Tennessee House of Representatives.
1843-1853: Served as mayor of Greeneville.
1853-1857: Served in the U.S. House of Representatives.
1857-1862: Served as governor of Tennessee.
1862-1875: Served as a U.S. senator.
1865: Became Vice President of the United States under President Abraham Lincoln.
April 15, 1865: Assumed the presidency following the assassination of President Lincoln.
1868: Impeached by the U.S. House of Representatives but acquitted by the Senate.
Andrew Johnson War: During the American Civil War, Andrew Johnson served as the President of the United States.
Andrew Johnson Death:
Andrew Johnson died on July 31, 1875, at the age of 66. He died in Carter's Station, Tennessee, from a stroke. Johnson had a long and eventful political career, serving as a governor, senator, and President of the United States.