Tag: Tenure of Office Act
The “Plumbs in the Icebox” Defense: Andrew Johnson’s Impeachment Myth
Have you ever heard a historical fact that sounded so absurd it had to be true? Many people believe that during his impeachment trial, President Andrew Johnson claimed he couldn’t remove a cabinet member because the appointment papers were literally “Plumbs In The Icebox Defense Used By Andrew Johnson“ suggests. It’s a catchy phrase, but…
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