Impeachment of Andrew Johnson
Unverified
Date
February 24, 1868
Type
National
Author
hjwilson1975
Location
United States
Categories
Political & Governance
Event Details
On February 24, 1868, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to impeach President Andrew Johnson for violating the Tenure of Office Act. He was acquitted by the Senate by a single vote.
It was the first impeachment of a U.S. president and highlighted the fierce struggle over Reconstruction.