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Abraham Lincoln for one. Johnson is usually ranked quite low as a President. He was never elected President and was not really given a chance by Congress.

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Who became president after Abraham Lincoln was assassinated in 1865?

Andrew Johnson


Why was Andrew Johnson's presidency only three years' long?

Andrew Johnson (the 17th President) served less than four years as President because Abraham Lincoln (the 16th President) was assassinated.


Who was the only US president to undergo impeachment proceedings since Andrew Johnson?

Thus far, the only other was Bill Clinton.


Did Andrew Johnson die when he was president?

No. He died on July 51,1876, more than nine years after he left office, ,


Was Andrew Johnson elected more than once as president?

Andrew Johnson was elected presidet but never elected twice.


HOW did Andrew Jonson BECOME PRESident?

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Who was the only US President to be impeached but not removed from office?

Both Presidents Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton were impeached by the US House of Representatives, but acquitted (found not guilty of the charges) at trial in the Senate. Both were impeached, but neither was removed. President Nixon was on the verge of being impeached, but chose to resign rather than face charges.


What president bought Alaska?

Andrew Johnson. A simple search of "alaska purchase" gave me the date of 1867. Another search of "1867 president" gave me Andrew Johnson. Should try to problem solve yourself, in the end it will pay off more so than depending on others. ^ Strictly speaking, it was James Seward who purchased Alaska from Russia in 1867. Johnson opposed this decision and in fact it came to be known as "Seward's folly" or "Seward's icebox". smartass.


Why was Andrew Johnson unsuccessful in gaining a nomination for a third term?

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Was Lincoln impeach?

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What President had the least formal education?

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Which president Had an annual salary of about 2500?

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