Historical Illustration: Andrew Johnson.

Andrew Johnson's Reconstruction Plan

Historical Illustration: Andrew Johnson.

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Historical Illustration

The New York Public Library Digital Collections presents a historical illustration that depicts President Andrew Johnson (D-TN)--who became the 17th President of the United States after President Abraham Lincoln's assassination in April of 1865--dressed in full body armor and holding weapons, such as spears and swords. In the background, there is a shield laying at Johnson's feet and the caption reads, "Andy Ready for Battle!"

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New York Public Library (Digital Schomburg Collection)

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