1868
Butler, Benjamin F. (Benjamin Franklin), 1818-1893
Pamphlet
Title: Opening argument of Mr. Butler, of Massachusetts, one of the managers on the impeachment of the president
Address given before the Senate. Accuses President Andrew Johnson of undermining Congress authority, vetoing laws that promoted peaceful reconstruction of the nation, and not punishing rebels.
A resolution for Johnson's impeachment was passed in the House of Representatives February 24, 1868. On March 5, 1868 a court of impeachment was organized in the United States Senate to hear charges against the President. After three months, Johnson was acquitted and retired at the end of his term, in March 1869.
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