“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