Season 2, Episode 17-Andrew Johnson and Greeneville

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Season 2, Episode 17: Andrew Johnson and Greeneville

Bookending Abraham Lincoln with another “worst” is Andrew Johnson, 17th President. Explore his unique political career, his star-crossed presidency, his wife, Eliza, and children, as well as his beautiful home in Greeneville, Tennessee!

Be sure to listen to Andrew Johnson’s “Visiting the Presidents” Episode from Season 1, “Andrew Johnson and Raleigh“ on his birthplace!

Also, be sure to listen to Andrew Johnson’s “Visiting the Presidents” Episode from Season 3, “Andrew Johnson’s Tomb” on his gravesite!

Andrew Johnson National Historic Site from National Park Service.

Andrew Johnson Homestead from National Park Service.

Virtual Tour of the Andrew Johnson Homestead from Google Arts and Culture.

Andrew Johnson Homestead from the Society of Architectural Historians.

From My May 2023 Visit!

Andrew Johnson home
From the side
Showing the back of the home
Andrew’s bedroom and personal effects
Andrew’s desk
Drawing room with formal decor
Formal desk and portrait
Andrew Johnson’s portrait
In the drawing room
Staircase leading up
Martha’s bedroom suite
Robert’s bedroom
Dining room
Andrew Jr’s room
The servant’s room
Loved the home

From My June 2019 Visit to Greenville!

From the Early Home

Andrew Johnson’s early home
The first home
Inside the early home
Loved the mixture of signage with interior
Loved the history panels
The Early Home and Andrew Johnson Homestead from NPS.
Andrew Johnson National Historic Site distinctive back, from Steven Markos.
Amazing postcard
Martha’s additions to the Home.
Eliza and Andrew Johnson portraits

Andrew Johnson National Historic Site: 101 N. College Street, Greeneville, Tennessee.

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Recommended Reading for Andrew Johnson

Hans Trefousse, Andrew Johnson: A Biography.
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