March 30, 1868 Johnson Impeachment Trial Begins Opening Statement by Ben Butler Reconstruction150

Pat Young

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On March 30, 1868, the trial in the Senate of Andrew Johnson began. The opening statement for the prosecution was delivered by Ben Butler, one of the House Managers.
 
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