Trial Of Andrew Johnson V1

The Trial of Andrew Johnson V1: President of the United States Before the Senate of the United States on Impeachment is a historical account of the impeachment trial of the 17th President of the United States, Andrew Johnson. The book is authored by Benjamin Perley Poore, an American journalist and author who covered the trial as a correspondent for the Boston Journal.The book provides a detailed account of the proceedings of the trial, which took place in the Senate of the United States in 1868. The trial was the result of Johnson's controversial decision to remove Edwin M. Stanton, the Secretary of War, from office without the approval of Congress. This decision violated the Tenure of Office Act, which had been passed by Congress in 1867 to limit the President's power to remove certain officeholders without the Senate's approval.The trial was a highly charged political event, with Johnson's opponents seeking to remove him from office and his supporters defending his actions. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the arguments made by both sides, as well as the testimony of witnesses and the actions of the Senators.Overall, The Trial of Andrew Johnson V1: President of the United States Before the Senate of the United States on Impeachment is an important historical document that sheds light on a critical moment in American history. It provides a detailed account of a pivotal event in the country's political development and offers insights into the complex relationship between the President and Congress.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.