What party did Andrew Johnson belong to, and why?

Find out more about the history of Andrew Johnson, including videos, interesting articles, pictures, historical features and more. Get all the facts on ... In November 1860, Abraham Lincoln, a former U.S. congressman from Illinois and member of the anti-slavery Republican Party, was elected America's 16th president. read more

Andrew Johnson belonged to the Democractic Party, which during the 1800s to mid 1900s was more of a pro small government and pro states rights than now. Johnson believed in these ideas, that the federal government should not have so much power and be so big and of course joined with the Democrats. read more

Sefton, James E. Andrew Johnson and the uses of constitutional power (1980) online Stewart, David O. (2009). Impeached: the Trial of President Andrew Johnson and the Fight for Lincoln's Legacy. read more