Season 3, Episode 17-Andrew Johnson’s Tomb

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Season 3, Episode 17: Andrew Johnson’s Tomb

Andrew Johnson had no business making it to Washington, D.C., but once he arrived, he refused to leave, even becoming our first and only President to return to the Senate after his term. The 17th President, and first to be impeached, never shied from controversy, and remained pugnacious until his death. Learn about the end of his term, his post-Presidency, his death, and burial!

Make 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 2, “Andrew Johnson and Greeneville” on his homes!

Andrew Johnson National Cemetery history from the National Park Service.

Andrew Johnson National Cemetery from National Park Planner.

From My May 2023 Visit!

The Andrew Johnson gravesite
Approaching the gravesite
From the front
Looking at the obelisk and detail
Close-up of the base
The fencing around

From My July 2024 Visit!

At the Andrew Johnson gravesite
Entering the Cemetery
Up the hill
Wayside near the gravesite
Andrew Johnson gravesite
From the front
From the back
Halfway up
House at the entrance

From My June 2019 Visit!

Heading up to the Tomb!
Andrew Johnson’s striking obelisk!
The view from the hilltop gravesite
The obelisk with the eagle, and open Bible at the base
Close-up of the obelisk

Photographs of the Johnson Tomb

Statues of Andrew Johnson

Andrew Johnson at the Tennessee State Capitol
Rapid City!
In front of the North Carolina Capitol
In Greeneville!
Up on the hill in Greeneville!
Inside the Tennessee State Capitol

Andrew Johnson Gravesite: Andrew Johnson National Cemetery, 121 Monument Avenue, Greeneville, Tennessee.

Check Out the Most Recent Episodes!

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Richard Nixon, 37th President of the United States, left Washington in disgrace, but spent the next twenty years trying to stay relevant, "In the Arena," as his memoir stated. Learn about the tumultuous end of his administration, his death, funeral, and burial, as well as the gravesite! Check out the website at VisitingthePresidents.com for visual aids, links, past episodes, recommended reading, and other information!Episode Page: https://visitingthepresidents.com/2026/09/29/season-3-episode-37-richard-nixons-tomb/Season 1's Richard Nixon Episode: "Richard Nixon and Yorba Linda" on his birthplace!Season 2's Richard Nixon Episode: "Richard Nixon and La Casa Pacifica" on his homes!Support the showAlso, check out “Visiting the Presidents” on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! 
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  3. S3 E35 John F Kennedy's Tomb
  4. S3 E34 Dwight Eisenhower's Tomb
  5. S3 E33 Harry S Truman's Tomb

Recommended Reading for Andrew Johnson

Hans Trefousse, Andrew Johnson: A Biography.
Annette Gordon-Reed, Andrew Johnson.
Garry Boulard, Andrew Johnson: The Renaissance of an American Politician.

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