“Freedom Rings”- April 1865: Johnson Takes Initiative, Attempting to Quell Southern Dissent

Andrew Johnson is overwhelmed. In the past month, he has been thrown into a presidency that he never expected to be a part of and is forced to deal with angry southerners and an issue brought on by previous administration. He has been sent over two hundred death threats in the past week, by sources who remain anonymous. His supporters are frustrated, wanting Johnson to … Continue reading “Freedom Rings”- April 1865: Johnson Takes Initiative, Attempting to Quell Southern Dissent

The Brink of Extinction-“Freedom Rings” April 1865:Johnson Takes Initiative, Attempting to Quell Southern Dissent

Andrew Johnson is overwhelmed. In the past month, he has been thrown into a presidency that he never expected to be a part of and is forced to deal with angry southerners and an issue brought on by previous administration. He has been sent over two hundred death threats in the past week, by sources who remain anonymous. His supporters are frustrated, wanting Johnson to … Continue reading The Brink of Extinction-“Freedom Rings” April 1865:Johnson Takes Initiative, Attempting to Quell Southern Dissent

The Brink of Extinction- “Freedom Rings” April 1865: Johnson Takes Initiative, Attempting to Quell Southern Dissent

  The town of Pine Bluff, Arkansas is normally quiet and inviting, filled with locals and the occasional visitors. People here live in a peaceful environment with minimal conflict and have very close relationships with one another. Today; though, Pine Bluff is like a city street on rush hour. Rush hour with a 32,000 pound Tyrannosaurus Rex, that is. The results have been devastating. Buildings … Continue reading The Brink of Extinction- “Freedom Rings” April 1865: Johnson Takes Initiative, Attempting to Quell Southern Dissent