Andrew Johnson (December 29, 1808 -  July 31, 1875) was the 17th President of the United States, serving from 1865 to 1869. Johnson became president as he was vice president at the time of the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. A Democrat who ran with Lincoln on the National Union ticket, Johnson came to office as the Civil War concluded. The new president favored quick restoration of the seceded states to the Union.

Johnson left North Carolina for Tennessee, traveling mostly on foot. After a brief period in Knoxville, he moved to Mooresville, Alabama. He then worked as a tailor in Columbia, Tennessee, but was called back to Raleigh by his mother and stepfather, who saw limited opportunities there and who wished to emigrate west. Johnson and his party traveled through the Blue Ridge Mountains to Greeneville, Tennessee. Andrew Johnson fell in love with the town at first sight, and when he became prosperous purchased the land where he had first camped and planted a tree in commemoration.  In Greeneville, Johnson established a successful tailoring business in the front of his home. In 1827, at the age of 18, he married 16-year-old Eliza McCardle, the daughter of a local shoemaker. The pair were married by Justice of the Peace Mordecai Lincoln, first cousin of Thomas Lincoln, whose son would become president. The Johnsons were married for almost 50 years and had five children: Martha (1828), Charles (1830), Mary (1832), Robert (1834), and Andrew Jr. (1852). Though she suffered from Tuberculosis, Eliza supported her husband's endeavors. She taught him mathematics skills and tutored him to improve his writing. Shy and retiring by nature, Eliza Johnson usually remained in Greeneville during Johnson's political rise. She was not often seen during her husband's presidency; their daughter Martha usually served as official hostess.  Johnson's tailoring business prospered during the early years of the marriage, enabling him to hire help and giving him the funds to invest profitably in real estate. He later boasted of his talents as a tailor, "my work never ripped or gave way." He was a voracious reader. Books about famous orators aroused his interest in political dialogue, and he had private debates on the issues of the day with customers who held opposing views. He also took part in debates at Greeneville College. CANNOTANSWER

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Andrew Johnson (29 december 1808 - 31 juli 1875) var USA:s 17:e president, och tjänstgjorde från 1865 till 1869. Johnson blev president som han var vicepresident vid tiden för mordet på Abraham Lincoln. En demokrat som kandiderade med Lincoln på riksunionsbiljetten kom Johnson till ämbetet som inbördeskriget avslutades. Den nye presidenten förespråkade ett snabbt återupprättande av de avskilda staterna till unionen. Johnson lämnade North Carolina för Tennessee, och reste mest till fots. Efter en kort period i Knoxville flyttade han till Mooresville i Alabama. Han arbetade sedan som skräddare i Columbia, Tennessee, men kallades tillbaka till Raleigh av sin mor och styvfar, som såg begränsade möjligheter där och som önskade emigrera västerut. Johnson och hans parti reste genom Blue Ridge Mountains till Greeneville, Tennessee. Andrew Johnson blev förälskad i staden vid första ögonkastet, och när han blev välmående köpte han marken där han först hade slagit läger och planterat ett träd till minne. I Greeneville etablerade Johnson en framgångsrik skrädderiverksamhet framför sitt hem. År 1827, vid 18 års ålder, gifte han sig med 16-åriga Eliza McCardle, dotter till en lokal skomakare. Paret gifte sig av Justice of the Peace Mordecai Lincoln, kusin till Thomas Lincoln, vars son skulle bli president. Familjen Johnson var gift i nästan 50 år och fick fem barn: Martha (1828), Charles (1830), Mary (1832), Robert (1834), och Andrew Jr. (1852). Trots att hon led av tuberkulos stödde Eliza makens strävanden. Hon lärde honom matematikfärdigheter och undervisade honom i att förbättra hans författarskap. Blyg och pensionering av naturen, Eliza Johnson stannade oftast kvar i Greeneville under Johnsons politiska uppgång. Hon sågs inte ofta under makens presidenttid; deras dotter Martha tjänstgjorde oftast som officiell värdinna. Johnsons skrädderiverksamhet blomstrade under de första åren av äktenskapet, vilket gjorde det möjligt för honom att anställa hjälp och ge honom medel att investera vinstgivande i fastigheter. Han skröt senare om sina talanger som skräddare, "mitt arbete slet aldrig eller gav vika". Han var en glupsk läsare. Böcker om kända oratorer väckte hans intresse för politisk dialog, och han hade privata debatter om dagens frågor med kunder som hade motsatta åsikter. Han deltog även i debatter vid Greeneville College. CANNOTANSWER Ställ en fråga om den här artikeln.
Andrew Johnson (29 December 1808 - 31 July 1875) was the 17th President of the United States, serving from 1865 to 1869. Johnson became president as he was vice president at the time of the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. A Democrat running with Lincoln on the National Union ticket came Johnson to office as the Civil War ended. The new President advocated the rapid restoration of the consecrated states to the Union. Johnson left North Carolina for Tennessee, travelling mostly on foot. After a brief period in Knoxville, he moved to Mooresville, Alabama. He then worked as a tailor in Columbia, Tennessee, but was called back to Raleigh by his mother and stepfather, who saw limited opportunities there and who wished to emigrate west. Johnson and his party traveled through the Blue Ridge Mountains to Greeneville, Tennessee. Andrew Johnson fell in love with the city at first sight, and when he became prosperous, he bought the land where he had first camped and planted a tree in memory. In Greeneville, Johnson established a successful tailoring business in front of his home. In 1827, at the age of 18, he married 16-year-old Eliza McCardle, daughter of a local shoemaker. The couple were married by Justice of the Peace Mordecai Lincoln, cousin of Thomas Lincoln, whose son was to become president. The Johnson family were married for nearly 50 years and had five children: Martha (1828), Charles (1830), Mary (1832), Robert (1834), and Andrew Jr. (1852). Although she suffered from tuberculosis, Eliza supported her husband's efforts. She taught him mathematics skills and taught him how to improve his writing. Shy and retirement of nature, Eliza Johnson usually remained in Greeneville during Johnson's political rise. She was not often seen during her husband's presidency; their daughter Martha usually served as an official hostess. Johnson's tailoring business flourished in the early years of marriage, allowing him to hire help and give him funds to invest profit making in real estate. He later boasted of his talents as a tailor, "my work never tore or gave way". He was a voracious reader. Books about known orators aroused his interest in political dialogue, and he had private debates on today's issues with customers who had opposing views. He also participated in debates at Greeneville College. CANNOTANSWER Ask a question about this article.
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