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Pachamama

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4. Completely agree....and I suggest all read up on the lessons from Andrew Johnson's presidency
Tue Feb 12, 2019, 10:57 AM
Feb 2019

I confess, I knew basics about him, but the more I read up on him, I realize there are some important history lessons for our present Congress to refer to.

They basically went forward to override all of Johnson's vetoes.....And its fascinating how there were cabinet members (Grant and Stanton) who basically remained in their positions and defied orders. Also how the Congress prevented him from stacking the Courts.

Then of course the 14th Amendment that Johnson tried to prevent....

Here is a good Politico Magazine summary of Andrew Johnson's presidency....long read too, but a good background info for people who are curious...

https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2018/11/13/andrew-johnson-undermined-congress-cabinet-david-priess-book-222413

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