President Andrew Johnson was the 17th president of the United States, serving from 1865 to 1869. He took office after the assassination of Abraham Lincoln and played a significant role in Reconstruction following the Civil War.
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Radical Republicans: A faction within Congress during Reconstruction that pushed for more progressive policies and stricter punishments for Confederate states.
Impeachment: The process by which a high-ranking government official, such as a president, is charged with misconduct and potentially removed from office.
Black Codes: Laws enacted by Southern states during Reconstruction to restrict the rights and freedoms of African Americans.