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Two Antique Photographs of Andrew Johnson, the first President to be impeached.
The first is a rare original carte de visite photograph circa 1868 of President Andrew Johnson, who succeeded to the presidency after John Wilkes Booth assassinated Abraham Lincoln. Johnson came to office as the Civil War concluded and favored quick restoration of the seceded states to the Union. His plans did not give protection to the former slaves, and he came into conflict with the Republican-dominated Congress, culminating in his impeachment by the House of Representatives. The first American president to be impeached, he was acquitted in the Senate by one vote.
Card measures 2 7/16\" x 3 15/16\" with age wear and stains
The second is a circa 1865 Civil War era carte devisite portrait of President Andrew Johnson sold by P. H. Brady, Bookseller and Stationer, 149 Tremont Street. Brady was a Catholic Bookseller who advertised in The Pilot.
Card measures 2 3/8\" x 4\" with age wear, fading and stains
Both metal frames and mats are damaged. They measure 4\" x 5 1/8\"
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