In the aftermath of the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, a woman named Mary Surratt is charged as a conspirator. As the trial unfolds, her lawyer and a Union war hero work to uncover the truth and save her from being executed.
Tennessee Johnson is a biographical film about the life and political career of Andrew Johnson, the 17th President of the United States. It explores his rise from a humble tailor to becoming Vice President and then President after Abraham Lincoln's assassination. The film delves into his struggles with the American Civil War, Reconstruction, and the impeachment proceedings against him. It highlights Johnson's controversial policies and the impact they had on the nation.
What can 1868 teach us about 2020? Going to the Devil: The Impeachment of 1868, the first-time-ever original narrative documentary from The Great Courses, is a unique retelling of the turbulent events leading up to and through the impeachment of President Andrew Johnson. With back-stabbings, acts of violence, and a cult of personalities, experience the history of this case unfolding like fiction.
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