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Ascending to the presidency after the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, Andrew Johnson found himself at odds with his Republican counterparts concerning the Reconstruction era post-Civil War. His tendencies to bypass Congress led to him becoming the first president in U.S. history to be impeached, though he narrowly avoided conviction by a single vote.

A photographic glimpse into history, an image from between 1865 and 1880 preserved by the Library of Congress, captures President Andrew Johnson through the lens of a damaged glass negative, showcasing a unique yet impactful visual from his time in office.