Birthdate: December 29, 1808
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Died: July 31, 1875
Andrew Johnson, a self-educated tailor, entered politics by first serving as an alderman and mayor before being elected to the Tennessee House of Representatives. He continued his political career by serving in the Tennessee Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives for multiple terms. Johnson became governor of Tennessee, was elected to the U.S. Senate, and eventually became the Military Governor of Tennessee during the Civil War. He later served as vice president and president, facing significant conflicts with Congress over Reconstruction policies, leading to his impeachment.
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