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Chapter 12 #30

b) Andrew Johnson

Andrew Johnson, who succeeded Abraham Lincoln after his assassination, was the U.S. President who never attended school and was apprenticed as a tailor. Johnson’s rise from humble beginnings to the presidency is a unique narrative in American history. He became president during the tumultuous Reconstruction era, facing immense challenges in uniting a nation torn apart by civil war. His approach to Reconstruction, however, was controversial and led to his impeachment, although he was acquitted by one vote in the Senate. Johnson’s life story is a testament to the varied backgrounds of American leaders and the complexities of governing during a period of deep division.