A Tailor President Mends the Nation: Andrew Johnson and the United States Constitution

As part of The Presidential Primary Sources Project, a partnership between Internet2, The National Park Service, and The Presidential Libraries, Andrew Johnson National Historic Site presents "A Tailor President Mends the Nation: Andrew Johnson and the United States Constitution." This educational videoconferencing-program utilizes invaluable primary sources and engages students around the country in an interactive learning experience.

Program Description:

The assassination of Abraham Lincoln at the end of the Civil War placed Andrew Johnson in a delicate situation of restoring the American government. Opposed by many in Congress, Andrew Johnson was determined to stay true to his strict interpretation of the U.S. Constitution. Join Park Rangers at Andrew Johnson National Historic Site as they illustrate the challenges of Andrew Johnson's presidency, while reflecting on how his early life shaped his character on the path to becoming the 17th President.