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Notes of Colonel W. G. Moore, Private Secretary to President Johnson, 1866-1868 - Softcover

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9781333689407: Notes of Colonel W. G. Moore, Private Secretary to President Johnson, 1866-1868

Synopsis

This book presents an exclusive collection of notes dictated by Colonel William G. Moore, private secretary to President Andrew Johnson from 1866 to 1868. It provides an unprecedented glimpse into the inner workings of the Johnson administration during a pivotal period of American history marked by Reconstruction and the impeachment of the President. The author explores various significant events, including Johnson's clashes with Secretary of War Edwin Stanton, his veto of the military reconstruction bill, and the controversial purchase of Russian America. Through the lens of Moore's detailed observations, this book offers profound insights into the decision-making processes, personal interactions, and political strategies that shaped the course of the nation during this tumultuous era. Its pages unveil a deeper understanding of the key players and events that defined the legacy of Andrew Johnson and the transformative years that followed the Civil War.

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