Tennessee Johnson built a real home for himself at the foot of the Great Smokey Mountains, rising from illiterate tailor to 17th President of the United States! Learn about Andrew Johnson's political career and beliefs, his tumultuous term as vice president and even more tumultuous term as President, his wife, Eliza, and children, as well as his home(s) in Greeneville!

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Episode Page: https://visitingthepresidents.com/2022/06/21/season-2-episode-17-andrew-johnson-and-greeneville/

Season 1's Andrew Johnson Episode: "Andrew Johnson and Raleigh" on his birthplace!

Season 3's Andrew Johnson Episode: "Andrew Johnson's Tomb" on his gravesite! 

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