The presidency of Andrew Johnson By rkronewitter Sep 11, 1808 born in raleigh, north carolina Sep 11, 1812 Jacob Johnson, Andrew's father, dies Sep 11, 1818 apprenticed to James Selby, a tailor Sep 11, 1827 Married Eliza McCardle Sep 11, 1835 becomes state representative Sep 11, 1837 defeated for re-election Sep 11, 1839 becomes state representative for 2nd time Sep 11, 1841 becomes state senator Sep 11, 1865 Lincoln assassinated, Johnson sworn in as president Sep 11, 1866 Johnson has reception for Queen Emma of the sandwich islands, now known as hawaii. Sep 11, 1867 purchase of Alaska from Russia approved by Senate Feb 24, 1868 Impeached
