Andrew Johnson ( President # 17) (1865-1869)

Seventeenth President of the United States of America

Andrew Johnson was number 17.

Not to be confused with Andrew Jackson.

He was a poor president.

His parents were illiterate laborers.

Andrew Johnson never attended a day of school.

I guess you don't have to know much to become president.

He did teach himself to read and write with the help of his wife.

Who just so happened to be a teacher.

Andrew Johnson was the first president to be impeached.

He was accused of breaking the law.

The congress felt he was being to nice to the south after the war.

However, he was found not guilty by one vote.

Andrew Johnson would later become the only ex-president elected to the senate.

He was an indentured servant to a tailor.

All of this clothes were made by him.

I guess you could say he was a real cut up.

Andrew Johnson was a father at the age of 19.

Later he became a father at 70.

51 one year difference.

I guess even other guys need loving too.

As the song say-

Andrew Johnson's next he had some slight defects.

Congress each would impeach.

The president spot he just couldn't keep.

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

President Johnson's had a hard four years. Wasn't a good time to be a President. He was wise to be kind to the South. Why kick a dog when the dog is down. I like President Johnson. Thank you for the description of a President who had a lot of struggles.
Coyote

[KeeD]

These pieces are so educational and inspiring and all awakening.. thank you for sharing them very well written :)

[MandaBear]

Thank you!

[Westminster Abbey]

Omg! Your reference to the song at the end! I like yor twist on it!

[MandaBear]

Thank you! I did that just for you lol Because you always put them in the comments lol.

[Westminster Abbey]

I can't help it! That's the best president song out there, even if its not totally up to date!

[MandaBear]

Lol I agree. Wait for the next presidents!! lol