president andrew johnson

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Proper noun: - Andrew Johnson, the 17th President of the United States: This term refers specifically to the historical figure who served as the 17th U.S. President. He became president after the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, having been Lincoln's vice president. His presidency was marked by significant conflict with Congress over Reconstruction policies following the American Civil War, leading to his impeachment by the House of Representatives. He was acquitted in the Senate by a single vote.

Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • President Andrew Johnson faced immense challenges during the Reconstruction era.
    • The impeachment trial of President Andrew Johnson was a pivotal moment in American political history.
Advanced Usage
  • Historical reference: The term is used in historical and political contexts to discuss the post-Civil War period, presidential succession, impeachment processes, and executive-legislative conflicts.
    • Scholars often debate the legacy of President Andrew Johnson's approach to Reconstruction.
Variants and Related Words
  • Andrew Johnson (noun): The more common variant, omitting "President," which refers to the same individual.
  • Johnson, Andrew Johnson (noun): Alternative forms used for listing or reference.
  • The Johnson Administration (noun phrase): Refers to the period, policies, and officials of his presidency.
Synonyms
  • The 17th President: A formal synonym referencing his numerical order in the presidency.
  • Lincoln's Successor: A contextual synonym highlighting the circumstances of his ascension to office.
Related Phrases
  • Johnson's Reconstruction Plan (noun phrase): Refers to his specific policies for reintegrating Southern states after the Civil War.
  • The Impeachment of Andrew Johnson (noun phrase): Refers to the 1868 event where the House of Representatives impeached him.
Noun
  1. 17th President of the United States; was elected vice president and succeeded Lincoln when Lincoln was assassinated; was impeached but acquitted by one vote (1808-1875)

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