<p class="p1">The war was over, but the real fight was just beginning. In this episode, President Andrew Johnson faces off against a determined Congress over how to rebuild the South and redefine freedom. Johnson wants leniency; Radical Republicans want justice. Tempers explode in Washington as Congress pushes for new laws, military oversight, and equal rights — while Johnson vetoes almost everything in sight. It's political warfare with the nation's future on the line, culminating in the first-ever presidential impeachment trial. The question isn't just who runs Reconstruction — it's who defines what America stands for after slavery.</p>

The war was over, but the real fight was just beginning. In this episode, President Andrew Johnson faces off against a determined Congress over how to rebuild the South and redefine freedom. Johnson wants leniency; Radical Republicans want justice. Tempers explode in Washington as Congress pushes for new laws, military oversight, and equal rights — while Johnson vetoes almost everything in sight. It's political warfare with the nation's future on the line, culminating in the first-ever presidential impeachment trial. The question isn't just who runs Reconstruction — it's who defines what America stands for after slavery.

<p>The war was over, but the real fight was just beginning. In this episode, President Andrew Johnson faces off against a determined Congress over how to rebuild the South and redefine freedom. Johnson wants leniency; Radical Republicans want justice. Tempers explode in Washington as Congress pushes for new laws, military oversight, and equal rights — while Johnson vetoes almost everything in sight. It's political warfare with the nation's future on the line, culminating in the first-ever presidential impeachment trial. The question isn't just who runs Reconstruction — it's who defines what America stands for after slavery.</p>

Lecture 52: Johnson, Congress, and the Battle over Reconstruction

Welcome to U.S. History: 20 Minutes at a Time. This podcast has been designed for anyone who wants a deeper, more structured understanding of American history, whether you're preparing for the Advanced Placement U.S. History exam, enrolled in a college survey course, or just brushing up on the events and ideas that shaped the nation.

Each episode runs around twenty minutes, give or take a few, and is designed to hit that sweet spot between depth and accessibility. 

Over the course of one hundred episodes, we'll move from Native North America before 1492 all the way to globalization in the twenty-first century. You'll hear about politics and wars, but also about the social changes, cultural movements, and economic shifts that made the United States what it is today.

Whether you're studying for an exam, reviewing for class, or just curious about the country's story, this series is meant to be a valuable companion. It gives you the big picture, episode by episode, in a way that's both manageable and enjoyable.

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Welcome to U.S. History: 20 Minutes at a Time. This podcast has been designed for anyone who wants a deeper, more structured understanding of American history, whether you're preparing for the Advanced Placement U.S. History exam, enrolled in a college survey course, or just brushing up on the events and ideas that shaped the nation. Each episode runs around twenty minutes, give or take a few, and is designed to hit that sweet spot between depth and accessibility. Over the course of one hundred episodes, we'll move from Native North America before 1492 all the way to globalization in the twenty-first century. You'll hear about politics and wars, but also about the social changes, cultural movements, and economic shifts that made the United States what it is today. Whether you're studying for an exam, reviewing for class, or just curious about the country's story, this series is meant to be a valuable companion. It gives you the big picture, episode by episode, in a way that's both manageable and enjoyable.

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