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The final months of Andrew Johnson's presidency are marked by his transition from a diminished leader to an ex-president, culminating in a speaking tour to revive his political career. Despite his limited influence, Johnson remained active in patronage requests, although Senate confirmations were scarce. His administration faced challenges like the whiskey fraud investigation and criticism of Reconstruction acts. Johnson's last Annual Message to Congress addressed the national debt and proposed a controversial bond repayment scheme, alongside his final Amnesty Proclamation.
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Papers a Johnson Vol 15: September 1868-April 1869 Volume 15, Andrew Johnson
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- Released
- 1998
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- Title
- Papers a Johnson Vol 15: September 1868-April 1869 Volume 15
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Andrew Johnson
- Publisher
- University of Tennessee Press
- Publisher
- 1998
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 688
- ISBN13
- 9781572330283
- Category
- History, Maps and Travel, World history
- Description
- The final months of Andrew Johnson's presidency are marked by his transition from a diminished leader to an ex-president, culminating in a speaking tour to revive his political career. Despite his limited influence, Johnson remained active in patronage requests, although Senate confirmations were scarce. His administration faced challenges like the whiskey fraud investigation and criticism of Reconstruction acts. Johnson's last Annual Message to Congress addressed the national debt and proposed a controversial bond repayment scheme, alongside his final Amnesty Proclamation.