Historical Events tagged with "Andrew Johnson"
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Unconditional Pardons for Confederate Veterans
United States President Andrew Johnson issued an unconditional pardon to all Confederate veterans, reintegrating them into American society. This decision was part of Johnson's lenient Reconstruction policies aimed at healing the nation post-Civil War. The pardons were an effort to restore civil rights to former Confederates, allowing them to own property and participate politically once more.
Continue ReadingJohnson Proclaims End to Confederate Belligerent Rights
President Andrew Johnson issued a proclamation that formally ended the recognition of belligerent rights for the Confederate States. This significant directive mandated foreign nations to either intern or expel any ships representing the Confederate government. The proclamation aimed to diminish any remaining support or legitimacy that the Confederacy might receive from international actors in the wake of the Civil War's conclusion.
Continue ReadingAndrew Johnson Frees Personal Slaves in Tennessee
Andrew Johnson, the Military Governor of Tennessee, freed his personal slaves in Greeneville, Tennessee, despite their exemption from the Emancipation Proclamation. This act signified a personal commitment to emancipation and sparked broader discussions about slavery and freedom in the midst of the Civil War.
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