Historical Illustration: Andrew Johnson
Subject
Andrew Johnson's Reconstruction Plan
Title
Historical Illustration: Andrew Johnson
Date
1866
Type
Historical Illustration
Description
The Smithsonian Institution presents an 1866 historical illustration that depicts President Andrew Johnson (D-TN)--who became the 17th President of the United States after President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated in April of 1865--riding on horseback and trampling over various members of Congress while waving a scroll labelled "veto" above his head. In the background, a group of individuals are waving their arms above their head. The caption reads, "The Veto Gallop!"
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Publisher
Smithsonian Institute
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“Historical Illustration: Andrew Johnson,” Project Reconstruction, accessed October 18, 2024, https://projectreconstructionus.com/items/show/591.