Historical Events tagged with "holden"
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William Woods Holden Impeached in North Carolina
William Woods Holden, serving as the governor of North Carolina, was impeached by the state legislature in a pivotal political event. This action marked the first time a governor in the United States was removed from office through impeachment. The impeachment proceedings stemmed from accusations of abuse of power and overreach during his administration, particularly regarding his handling of post-Civil War tensions and the Ku Klux Klan's activities. This decision had far-reaching implications for governance and political accountability in the Reconstruction South.
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