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An Unbending Spirit: Commemorating the 200th Anniversary of President Andrew Johnson's Birth

Presented by Tennessee State Museum at Tennessee's State Capitol Building

December 22, 2008-June 28, 2009

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In commemoration of the 200th anniversary of President Andrew Johnson’s birth (December 29, 1808), the Tennessee State Museum will mount an exhibit near Johnson’s bust in the historic State Capitol, near the House Chamber. The Capitol is a fitting place for the exhibit. Andrew Johnson was elected governor in 1853, the first year that the building was used as the seat of state government. He also served as military governor during the Civil War, when the fortified Capitol was known as Fort Johnson.

Johnson became the 17th president in 1865, following the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. He served during the tumultuous years immediately after the Civil War. During those years of bitter partisan politics, impeachment charges were brought against him, but he was found not guilty after a trial in the Senate. In 1875, Johnson was elected again as a U.S. Senator from Tennessee.

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    Tennessee's State Capitol Building

    600 Charlotte Avenue
    Nashville, TN 37243

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    Tickets: Free and open to the public

    Info Phone: (615) 741-2692

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    Dates:
    December 22, 2008-June 28, 2009

    Times:
    Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
    
    Closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day

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