Thanks for posting!

I confess, I knew basics about him, but the more I read up on him, I realize there are some important history lessons for our present Congress to refer to.

They basically went forward to override all of Johnson's vetoes.....And its fascinating how there were cabinet members (Grant and Stanton) who basically remained in their positions and defied orders. Also how the Congress prevented him from stacking the Courts.

Then of course the 14th Amendment that Johnson tried to prevent....

Here is a good Politico Magazine summary of Andrew Johnson's presidency....long read too, but a good background info for people who are curious...

https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2018/11/13/andrew-johnson-undermined-congress-cabinet-david-priess-book-222413

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It happened so long ago, but it's still oddly relevant. Thanks Pachamama!

"With a newly seated Democratic majority, the House of Representatives can no longer dodge
its constitutional duty. It must immediately open a formal impeachment inquiry into President
Trump, and bring the debate out of the court of public opinion and into Congress, where it
belongs."

snip

"Today, the United States once more confronts a president who seems to care for only some
of the people he represents, who promises his supporters that he can roll back the tide of
diversity, who challenges the rule of law, and who regards constitutional rights and liberties
as disposable. Congress must again decide whether the greater risk lies in executing the
Constitution as it was written, or in deferring to voters to do what it cannot muster the courage
to do itself. The gravest danger facing the country is not a Congress that seeks to measure
the president against his oath—it is a president who fails to measure up to that solemn promise."

we will never get this time back. start now

I read it when it was first published online.