Andrew Johnson Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for Andrew Johnson, based on 7 World History Database records associated with United States of America.

7 records1864–18677 events2 places

Chronological biography

1864

Election1864

Government / Republican Party Government

At the Convention, the Republican Party selects Andrew Johnson, a War Democrat from the Southern state of Tennessee, as his running mate in order to form a broader coalition

1865

President of United States of America1865

Government / Democratic Party Government

Appointed President of the USA, 17th President

Declaration of Amnesty29 May 1865

Warfare / Civil War · Washington

Officially ends the civil war

13th Amendment6 December 1865

Government / Democratic Party Government

The Thirteenth Amendment, abolishing slavery, is passed

Constitution of USA6 December 1865

Government / Democratic Party Government

The Thirteenth Amendment, abolishing slavery, is passed

Slavery6 December 1865

Government / Democratic Party Government

The Thirteenth Amendment, abolishing slavery, is passed

1867

Statehood of Nebraska3 January 1867

Government / Government of USA · President of USA · Nebraska

Nebraska becomes the 37th State of the Union

Titles and roles

President of USA

Record provenance

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