IS THERE A PRESIDENT IN THE HOUSE? (PART IV)

» jerrib - You have a way

of bringing history to life, John. I had no idea Johnson was a "wanted man" and Grant's administration was corrupt. (Okay, I admit it. I didn't pay attention in US history.) Now I am learning from your teachings I am much more interested in the subject. Thanks.

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» Mugwump53 - Interesting Characters

Thanks, Jerri. I am always happy to hear you enjoyed my article.

Yes, these guys were certainly more interesting characters than the average history books make them out to be. Johnson eventually paid off his contract, and the charges were dropped.

Grant's administration was unique in the many different ways people found to make money (but not legally). Just about the only one who did not participate in the graft and corruption was Grant himself. He could not believe that the people he trusted were taking advantage of the government and of him.

Thanks for stopping by to share your comments. Always happy to see your posts.

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» Tina_Coruth - It must have been strange...

Hi John,

It must have been strange to be President and then be elected to the Senate. Was Johnson successful as a Senator?

Great series -- I have really enjoyed it. Thank you!

Tina

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» Mugwump53 - Senator Johnson

Thanks, Tina.

To date, Andrew Johnson was the only President to serve in the Senate after leaving the White House. I don't think you could call his post-presidential Senate service successful. He returned triumphantly, with flowers piled high on his desk, and warm handshakes from men who had voted to destroy him seven years earlier.

But since he was only a senator for four months before his sudden death from a stroke, and only attended a short special session, you can't say he was successful or unsuccessful. He simply wasn't there when anyhing happened.

Thanks again for dropping in, and for an interesting question. You always add something special with your point of view.

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» Tina_Coruth - Re: Senator Johnson

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Hi John,
Thank you for answering my question. While I am fascinated with history, so often it leaves me wondering what might have been!
Tina

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» Mugwump53 - You're Welcome

You are most welcome. I always enjoy answering interesting question, especially those that add something to my articles. And you do come up with interetsing questions that add quite a bit. Thanks.

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» FortBrooke1824 - I have heard it said.......

I could very well be wrong about this, but was not Hays a preacher of some type before the war? If he was would you consider him one of the more religious presidents? And do you feel his past religion played any role during his Presidency?

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» Mugwump53 - Re: I have heard it said.......

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Hayes was not a preacher. Before the war, he was a lawyer and Cincinnati City Solicitor. During the war, he as elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.

James A. Garfield, who succeeded Hayes, was a preacher.

Still, I would consider Hayes one of our more religious Presidents. He and his wife were very religious. In fact, Vice PResident Wheeler used to join them on Sundays to sing hymns.

I don't think his religion played any significant role in his administration, other than having influenced his personal beliefs. He did ban alcoholic beverages in the White House, but other than as a point of interest, I do not consider that a significant event politically.

Good to have you back here, even if only for a while.

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