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Leadership Lessons from Andrew Johnson: Part 1-Early Years to VP Nomination

Richard Lummis and Tom Fox continue their exploration of American Presidents as they begin a two-part series on Andrew Johnson. In this Part 1, they discuss Johnson’s early life up to his nomination as Lincoln’s Vice-Presidential running mate in 1864. Highlights include:

·      Early Life

·      State Political Career 

·      Federal Political Career

·      Up to the Civil War

·      Leadership Lessons

Resources

Andrew Johnson-UVA Miller Center

Is Andrew Johnson the worst president in American history?

Andrew Johnson: The most-criticized president ever?