Events with tag - Reconstruction Era

December 29, 1808

Birth of Andrew Johnson

Andrew Johnson, the 17th President of the United States, was born into a poor family in Raleigh, North Carolina. His humble origins and early life experiences would significantly shape his future political career and presidential policies during the critical period of Reconstruction.

April 15, 1865

Andrew Johnson's Presidential Oath

Andrew Johnson was sworn in as the 17th President of the United States on April 15, 1865, following the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. The ceremony took place at the Kirkwood House in Washington, D.C., with Chief Justice Salmon P. Chase administering the oath of office.

February 23, 1870

Mississippi Readmission to Union

After a complex reconstruction period, Mississippi officially rejoined the Union on February 23, 1870, becoming one of the last Confederate states to be readmitted. The state had to meet strict federal requirements, including ratifying constitutional amendments and implementing civil rights protections.