Andrew Johnson (disambiguation) facts for kids
Andrew Johnson (1808–1875) was the 17th president of the United States. He served as president from 1865 to 1869. He became president after the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln.
The name Andrew Johnson or Andy Johnson can also refer to other people. This page helps you find information about different people with this name.
Who Was Andrew Johnson, the President?
Andrew Johnson was born in Raleigh, North Carolina, in 1808. He came from a humble background. He did not attend school. Instead, he learned to read and write on his own. He started his career as a tailor.
Johnson became involved in politics at a young age. He served in various roles. These included mayor, state legislator, and U.S. Representative. He later became a U.S. Senator.
During the American Civil War, Johnson was the only senator from a Confederate state (Tennessee) who remained loyal to the Union. This showed his strong belief in keeping the country together.
In 1864, he was chosen as Abraham Lincoln's running mate. They won the election. Johnson became Vice President in March 1865. Just a few weeks later, President Lincoln was assassinated. Andrew Johnson then became president.
His presidency was a challenging time. It was during the period known as Reconstruction. This was when the country tried to rebuild after the Civil War. Johnson faced many disagreements with Congress over how to reunite the Southern states.
Other People Named Andrew or Andy Johnson
Many other notable people share the name Andrew Johnson or Andy Johnson. Here are a few examples:
People in Art
- Andy Dog Johnson (1959–2016), an English artist. He was also an illustrator.
- Andy Johnson (artist) (1893–1971), a Swedish-American painter.
People in Politics
- Andrew E. Johnson (born 1953), a politician from Florida. He was a State Representative.
- Andrew Johnson (Minnesota politician) (born 1983 or 1984), a member of the Minneapolis City Council.
People in Sports
- Andrew Johnson (footballer, born 1981), an English footballer. He played for several teams.
- Andy Johnson (American football) (1952–2018), an American football player.
- Andy Johnson (basketball) (1932–2002), an American basketball player.
- Andy Johnson (cricketer) (born 1964), a former English cricketer.
Other Notable People
- Andrew Johnson (soldier) (1833–1912), an American soldier. He received the Medal of Honor. This is a very high award for bravery.
- Andrew Johnson (architect) (1844–1921), an American architect. He designed many buildings.
- Andrew Johnson Jr. (1852–1878), the son of U.S. President Andrew Johnson.
Other Uses of the Name
- USRC Andrew Johnson, the name of different ships. These ships were used by the U.S. Revenue Cutter Service.
See also
In Spanish: Andrew Johnson (desambiguación) para niños
- Drew Johnson (disambiguation)
- Andrew Johnston (disambiguation)
