Andrew Johnson

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Gene Smith, who wrote American Gothic about the Booth family, also wrote a book on Johnson and his impeachment. I have not read the book, but I remember Gene telling me that he gained a new respect for Andrew Johnson while doing his research. I don't remember the reasons he gave, however. Gene died this past summer, so I can no longer ask him -- unless I can convince Shirley MacLaine to channel him for me. If such powers exist, I wish I had them. I have a very long list of people from the past that I want to talk with.