politicalprof: So, Andrew, this is generally recognized as a terrible choice. Once in office, Andrew
politicalprof: So, Andrew, this is generally recognized as a terrible choice. Once in office, Andrew Johnson did everything in his power to re-empower the white racial hierarchy in the South by undermining Reconstruction at every turn.Just adding a little detail to your “why don’t we all get along?” plaint … Most people aren’t aware that at that point in history the Republicans were the left-leaning party, and the Democrats were the conservatives. -- source link