Andrew Johnson

Seventeenth President of the United States

1865-1869

Location: Corner of 6th St. & St. Joseph St.

Sculptor: James Van Nuys

Facts:

• He became president upon Abraham Lincoln’s death
• He was the first president to be impeached while in office
• During his presidency, secretary of state, William Seward, negotiated the purchase of Alaska for $7.2 million dollars from Russia