The Impeachers

The Impeachers

Constant Wonder - Season 2022, Episode 873 , Segment 2

Madam President (originally aired on February 11, 2021)

Episode: Madam President (originally aired on February 11, 2021)

  • Feb 15, 2021 8:00 pm
  • 18:18 mins

Presidential impeachment has occurred throughout our nation’s history, beginning with Lincoln’s infamous successor, Andrew Johnson. Author and historian Brenda Wineapple explains the first US presidential impeachment. Guest: Brenda Wineapple, author of "The Impeachers: The Trial of Andrew Johnson and the Dream of a Just Nation"