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Tennessee Johnson

When:

The 1830s The 1860s

From poverty to a president. A great American story! — The tumultuous presidency of 17th-president Andrew Johnson is chronicled in this biopic. The story begins with Johnson's boyhood and covers his early life. During the Civil War, Johnson stays a staunch Unionist and upon Lincoln's reelection in 1864, becomes his Vice President. After Lincoln's assassination, Johnson becomes the President and became the first U.S. president ever to be impeached.

Released in 1942 — 103 minutes

Genres:

History Drama

Language:

English