History of Impeachment: From Andrew Johnson to Today

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🗓️ 1 February 2018

⏱️ 51 minutes

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In anticipation of the 150th anniversary of the impeachment of President Andrew Johnson, on Feb. 24, we look at the history of presidential impeachments, the interpretation of the Impeachment Clause, and the application to current day controversies. Joining us to discuss this important historical episode are two of America’s leading scholars on the impeachment of President Andrew Johnson. Keith Whittington is the William Nelson Cromwell Professor of Politics at Princeton University. He co-wrote the IC explainers on the Impeachment Clause with Neil Kinkopf. David O Stewart is a writer, historian, and former appellate lawyer. He is the author of many books including Impeached: The Trial of President Andrew Johnson and the Fight for Lincoln’s Legacy. Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, moderates the discussion. Questions or comments? We would love to hear from you. Contact the We the People team at podcast@constitutioncenter.org And don't forget to take our new podcast survey at constitutioncenter.org/survey The Constitution Center is offering CLE credits for select America’s Town Hall programs! Get more information at constitutioncenter.org/CLE.

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1:00.4	This week, in anticipation of the 150th anniversary of the impeachment of President
1:06.3	Andrew Johnson on February 24th, we look at the history of presidential impeachments, the interpretation of the impeachment laws, and the application
1:15.6	to current-day controversies.
1:17.0	Joining us to discuss this important historical anniversary.
1:20.6	Happy 150th anniversary impeachment of Johnson, are two of America's
1:24.7	leading his scholars on the impeachment of President Andrew Johnson and of the impeachment
1:28.8	clause more generally. Keith Whittington is the William Nelson Cromwell Professor of Politics at Princeton University.
1:34.6	He co-wrote the Interactive Constitution Explainers on the impeachment clause
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