Articles of Impeachment of Andrew Johnson

( 1868 ) Commentary by Mary E. Stuckey and Kristina E. Curry, Georgia State University

“That said Andrew Johnson … unmindful of the high duties of his office and the dignity and proprieties thereof, and of the harmony and courtesies which ought to exist and be maintained between the executive and legislative branches … did attempt to bring into disgrace, ridicule, hatred, contempt and reproach the Congress of the United States.” - Article X
“Johnson as the Chief Magistrate of the United States, did make and declare, with a loud voice certain intemperate, inflammatory, and scandalous harangues, and therein utter loud threats and bitter menaces, as well against Congress.” - Article X

Andrew Johnson, attended by Col. W. G. Moore, being served impeachment summons in the White House (Library of Congress)

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