The Nashville Times and True Union, October 25, November 9, 1864 translated the following speech given by Military Governor Andrew Johnson: "Colored men of Nashville: You have all heard of the President's Proclamation, by which he announces to the world that the slaves in a large portion of the seceded States were thenceforth and forever free.

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Speeches of Andrew Johnson, President of the United States. Names Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875. Moore, Frank, 1828-1904. Created / Published Boston, Little, Brown, and Company, 1865. Contents

Witnesses variously described Johnson's speech as hostile, inane, incoherent, repetitive, self-aggrandizing, and sloppy. He kissed the Bible when he took the oath of office, and he was too drunk to administer the oath of office to incoming senators.

Presidential Speeches | Andrew Johnson Presidency December 4, 1865: First Annual Message. Transcript. ... The parting advice of the Fatherof his Country, while yet President, to the people of the United Stateswas that the free Constitution, which was the work of their hands, mightbe sacredly maintained; and the inaugural words of President ...

Jan 5, 2010 · Speeches of Andrew Johnson, President of the United States by Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875; Moore, Frank, 1828-1904

Image 37 of Speeches of Andrew Johnson, President of the United States. BIOGRAPHICAL INTRODUCTION. xxix Governor Johnson pithily and tersely stated the case as follows Tennessee is not out of the Union, never has been, and never -will be out.

Transcript of Vice President Andrew Johnson's inaugural address: Subject - LCSH: Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875 Addresses, speeches, etc.--United States Vice-Presidents: Original Date: 1865-03-04 (Address delivered) Description: Handwritten transcript on the letterhead of S. H. Weber, Licensed Civil Engineer of Muncie, Indiana. Contributor(s)

Mar 22, 2011 · Speeches of Andrew Johnson, President of the United States by Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875; Moore, Frank, 1828-1904

How far the duty of the President "to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution" requires him to go in opposing an unconstitutional act of Congress is a very serious and important question, on which I have deliberated much and felt extremely anxious to reach a proper conclusion.