10 Facts about Andrew Johnson

Sunday, February 1st 2015. | Figures


Facts about Andrew Johnson inform you with one of the former presidents of United States. He was born on 29 December 1808 in Raleigh, North Carolina. His parents were very poor. Therefore, his mother gave birth to him in a log cabin. Do you know his parents were illiterate? Andrew was illiterate too before he met Eliza, his future wife.

Facts about Andrew Johnson 1: the youngest president to marry

The marriage between Johnson and Eliza was occurred during his young time. Both married when Eliza was 16 and Johnson was 18 years old.

Facts about Andrew Johnson 2: the works

There were many jobs that he had done before he became the president of United States. He had become a politician, tailor, soldier and statesman. Find out another president in facts about Andrew Jackson.

Andrew Johnson Facts

Andrew Johnson Facts

Facts about Andrew Johnson 3: the presidency

Johnson took the position as the president of United States when he was 56 years old. He was the 17th president of United States in 1865. He was in the office from 1865 till 1869.

Facts about Andrew Johnson 4: Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln was killed on 15 April 1865.  Johnson became the US president after Lincoln was killed. Do you know that he was the first vice president who got the president’s position? Therefore, he was selected default to replace Lincoln and managed the presidency. Learn more on facts about Abraham Lincoln.

Andrew Johnson Photo

Andrew Johnson Photo

Facts about Andrew Johnson 5: presidency

When he became president for four years, he focused on the reconstruction and restoration in United States after the Civil War. Do you know that this president did not agree to release the slaves? His personal slave was Sam.

Facts about Andrew Johnson 6: father

His father was called as a hero. His name was Jacob. He became a hero after he saved two men from a capsized boat.  Unfortunately, he passed away a few weeks after the incident. The young Andrew lost his father when he was 3 years old.

Andrew Johnson Pic

Andrew Johnson Pic

Facts about Andrew Johnson 7: the height

The height of Andrew Johnson was a little above the average. He was 5 feet and 10 inches tall. People knew that he loved enjoying alcohol.

Facts about Andrew Johnson 8: nickname

Johnson was famous with his nickname the Veto President. Do you know that he was one of the US presidents to be impeached?

Andrew Johnson

Andrew Johnson

Facts about Andrew Johnson 9: children

His five children included Martha, Charles, Mary, Robert, and Andrew Jr.

Facts about Andrew Johnson 10: death

Johnson passed away at the age of 66 years old on 31 July 1875 neat Carter Station. His burial site is in Greeneville, Tennessee.

Facts about Andrew Johnson

Facts about Andrew Johnson

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