On the record
It ended in an appeal to the people, who rendered a judgment against the President by a two-thirds majority.
Source
gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
Boutwell concludes that the political struggle resulted in a significant judgment against President Johnson by the electorate.
Share
More from George Boutwell
The people of the United States were embittered against the Government of Great Britain, and had General Grant chosen to seek redress by arms he would have been sustained throughout the North with substantial unanimity.
I cannot imagine that in a hundred years this anniversary, in its organization and conduct, will be thought worthy of imitation.
There was never in his career any ostentatious display of power, never any exercise of wanton or unnecessary authority.
The speculative advance in gold has brought legitimate business almost to a standstill, owing to the apprehension of a corner, which from appearances may appear at any moment.
Other voices in this conversation
