Andrew Johnson

Andrew Johnson was the 17th US President, succeeding Abraham Lincoln after his assassination. He is remembered for his role in ending the Civil War on the National Union ticket.

Age

Birth Date

December 29, 1808

Death Date

7/31/1875

Life Range

(1808-1875)

Zodiac

Capricorn

Born

United States

About

Andrew Johnson was the 17th President of the United States, serving from 1865 to 1869. He was the first President to take office after the assassination of President Lincoln and is best known for his role in the contentious Reconstruction period following the Civil War.

Andrew Johnson Timeline

1808

Andrew Johnson is Born

On December 29, 1808, Andrew Johnson was born in Raleigh, North Carolina.

1829

Becomes Mayor of Greeneville

At the age of 20, Andrew Johnson became the mayor of Greeneville, Tennessee.

1853

Elected Governor of Tennessee

Johnson was elected as the Governor of Tennessee and served until 1857.

1862

Appointed Military Governor of Tennessee

President Lincoln appointed him as the Military Governor of Tennessee during the Civil War.

1864

Elected Vice President

Andrew Johnson was elected as Vice President under President Abraham Lincoln.

1865

Assumes Presidency After Lincoln's Assassination

Johnson assumed the presidency after the assassination of Abraham Lincoln in April 1865.

1868

Survives Impeachment Trial

Johnson narrowly survived an impeachment trial by one vote in the Senate, allowing him to finish his term.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Andrew Johnson, the 17th President of the United States, was born on December 29, 1808 and was 66 years old upon his death on July 31, 1875. He is best known for having succeeded Abraham Lincoln as President at the end of the U.S. Civil War and for being the first President to be impeached.