Episode #174: Andrew Johnson #9: High Crimes and Misdemeanors (1867-1868)

Andrew Johnson #9: High Crimes and Misdemeanors (1867-1868); Topics covered include: President of the United States, Conflict with Congress over Reconstruction, dismisses Phil Sheridan over objections of Ulysses Grant, suspends Edwin Stanton, Grant becomes Secretary of War ad interim, impeachment fails in the House, Stanton reinstated by the Senate, conflict with Grant over Stanton's reinstatement, firing of Stanton and his refusal to leave, House impeaches Johnson for violating the Tenure of Office Act, and the articles of impeachment are eventually drafted and submitted to the Senate

Key people: Phil Sheridan, Edwin Stanton, Ulysses Grant, Daniel Sickles, Thaddeus Stevens, William Sherman, Lorenzo Thomas, and John Bingham

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