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President Johnson was never removed from office; he served until his term expired.

Only two US Presidents have ever been impeached: Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton. Both were acquitted in their Senate trials. No American President has ever been involuntarily removed from office.

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Did The impeachment trial of Andrew Johnson was the first time the US Congress attempted to remove an American President from office?

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Does congress has the power to remove a president from office?

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After opposing Congress Andrew Johnson becameThe first president to face what proceedings?

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Provoked a politically motivated trial to remove the president from office?

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