by John Adler,
Publisher
President Andrew
Johnson announced his Reconstruction plan in late May 1865 when Congress was in recess.
His policies included an amnesty proposal under which he was empowered to pardon former
high-ranking Confederate officials. The following illustrations and editorials respond to
Johnson’s new policies.
Articles related to Johnson's Early Presidency:
President
Johnson’s Amnesty Proclamation
June 10, 1865, page 355
Pardon-Seekers at the
White House
October 14, 1865, page 641
General Logan upon
Reorganization
September 20, 1865, page 611
The President’s
Experiment
September 30, 1865, page 610
Moses and John Tyler
October 7, 1865, page 627
The President’s
Fidelity
December 9, 1865, page 771
The President’s
"Friends"
November 4, 1865, page 691
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