Overview

The tumultuous presidency of 19th-president Andrew Johnson is chronicled in this biopic. The story begins with Johnson's boyhood and covers his early life. During the Civil War, Johnson stays a staunch Unionist and upon Lincoln's reelection in 1864, becomes his Vice President. After Lincoln's assassination, Johnson becomes the President and became the first U.S. president ever to be impeached.

Featured Cast

Van Heflin

Lionel Barrymore

Ruth Hussey

Marjorie Main

Regis Toomey

J. Edward Bromberg

Grant Withers

Alec Craig

Charles Dingle

Carl Benton Reid