Tag Archives: The election of 1864

Lincoln and Johnson vs. The Georges of 1864

Posted on July 12, 2021 by Feather Foster

It wasn’t a shoo-in by any means. The USA in 1864 The Civil War had begun its fourth year. Casualties were huge,with seemingly no end in sight. Nobody was happy. Nobody was winning. But it was not an election year … Continue reading →

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Andrew Johnson and Strong Drink

Posted on November 12, 2018 by Feather Schwartz Foster

Just about everyone knows of Andrew Johnson’s embarrassing inauguration as Vice President The Embarrassing Inauguration But for those who don’t, the gist of it is… Republican President Lincoln had specifically requested Democrat Andrew Johnson as his running mate in 1864 … Continue reading →

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