Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 21, 1866
Honest conviction is my courage. The Constitution is my guide.
Said by
Andrew Johnson
Democratic · Tennessee

Editor's note · Context

Remarks at a Meeting in Honor of Washington’s Birthday

Share

More from Andrew Johnson

Jul 17, 1868

I would therefore recommend such an amendment of the Constitution as may remove all intermediate agency in the election of the President and Vice-President.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Apr 17, 1868

I transmit herewith the report of the Secretary of State on the subject, with its accompanying papers.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jul 12, 1868

By direction of the President, Brigadier and Brevet Major-General Irvin McDowell is assigned to the command of the Department of the East.

presidency.ucsb.edu

Other voices in this conversation