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After the Civil War, the former Confederate states were divided into military districts under the First Reconstruction Act of 1867. Secretary of War Edwin Stanton, naturally, chose the generals in charge of the various districts and was in a crucial position for how to carry out Reconstruction policies. Because Stanton and President Andrew Johnson had differing views on how to carry out the Reconstruction Act(s)--Stanton approving the Congressional means of restoring the nation, while Johnson followed his own route--some personal and professional animosity developed between the two. Furthermore, Johnson sought to establish himself and the office of executive as supreme over the legislature after their many quarrels over Reconstruction. Johnson decided to defy the Tenure of Office Act, which required the Senate's approval to remove government officials including the president's cabinet--an act which limited the president's power by Congress. Ultimately it was Stanton who, because of his differences in political opinion, his position as Secretary for the Department of War, and as a means by which Johnson could assert his authority, was fired in 1867. An act which would lead to the United States' first ever presidential impeachment.
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∙ 13y agoAfter the Civil War, the former Confederate states were divided into military districts under the First Reconstruction Act of 1867. Secretary of War Edwin Stanton, naturally, chose the generals in charge of the various districts and was in a crucial position for how to carry out Reconstruction policies. Because Stanton and President Andrew Johnson had differing views on how to carry out the Reconstruction Act(s)--Stanton approving the Congressional means of restoring the nation, while Johnson followed his own route--some personal and professional animosity developed between the two. Furthermore, Johnson sought to establish himself and the office of executive as supreme over the legislature after their many quarrels over Reconstruction. Johnson decided to defy the Tenure of Office Act, which required the Senate's approval to remove government officials including the president's cabinet--an act which limited the president's power by Congress. Ultimately it was Stanton who, because of his differences in political opinion, his position as Secretary for the Department of War, and as a means by which Johnson could assert his authority, was fired in 1867. An act which would lead to the United States' first ever presidential impeachment.
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∙ 11y agoPresident Johnson fired Stanton the Secretary of war because he was a spy for the Radical Republicans and The President and the Radical Republicans had some different views and fought against each other
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∙ 7y agoJohnson tried to dismiss Secretary of War Edwin Stanton because he was a Radical Republican who had started to take control over several other departments within the government. Johnson did not keep his promise of harsher policies concerning Southern Reconstruction, whereas Stanton demanded stricter punishments and more civil rights for slaves. Their ideologies clashed, so Johnson suspended Stanton in August 1867 and replaced him with Ulysses S. Grant.
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What was the nature of Andrew Johnson's alleged wrongdoing?
President Andrew Johnson was impeached over a violation of the Tenure of Office Act by firing Edwin Stanton, the Secretary of War. The act stated he could not dismiss a member of his cabinet without the approval of Congress.
Who was fired by Andrew Johnson?
Andrew Johnson was impeached for firing Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton, in violation of the 1867 Tenure of Office Act. The Act provided an official who had been appointed to office with the "advice and consent" of the Senate could only be removed with the permission of the Senate.
What was the Stanton affair?
After Lincoln's assassination, Stanton remained as the Secretary of War under the new President Andrew Johnson during the first years of Reconstruction. He opposed the lenient policies of Johnson towards the former Confederate States. Johnson's attempt to dismiss Stanton led the House of Representatives to impeach him. Since Johnson tried to get rid of Edwin Stanton, the Tenure of Office Act was passed, which stated that you can't fire someone with a position in government without senate approval.
Who took over presidency after Lincoln?
The new president was Andrew Johnson, but you might say that Lincoln's Cabinet, led by Stanton, Seward and Chase really took over.Andrew Johnson
When did President Johnson remove Secretary of War Edwin Stanton?
President Andrew Johnson.
What did President Andrew Johnson do to be impeached by the House?
He tried to fire Edwin Stanton, Lincoln's Secretary of War. This was a violation of the Tenure of Office Act which says the President can not dismiss a member of the cabinet without getting consent from Congress.
What is Andrew Stanton's birthday?
Andrew Stanton was born on December 3, 1965.
When was Andrew Stanton born?
Andrew Stanton was born on December 3, 1965.
What laws did Andrew Johnson break?
He violated the Tenure of Office act when he fired his Secretary of War, Edwin M. Stanton.
Who was the man fired by Andrew Johnson that set up his impeachment?
Edwin M. Stanton was fired from his position as Secretary of War.
Who was the Secretary of War President Andrew Johnson removed from office resulting in Johnson27s impeachment?
He tried to replace Edward Stanton.
What event caused congress to move to impeach Andrew Johnson?
President Andrew Johnson ignored the provisions of the Tenure of Office Act. Under the terms of the act, the President needed Senate approval to remove certain officials from office. President Johnson tried to fire Edwin Stanton, the last Radical Republican in his cabinet. The House voted to charge Johnson with wrongdoing in office, for trying to fire Stanton.
