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Applying for land
Former slaves could apply to lease abandoned or confiscated land held by the Federal Government. After President Andrew Johnson began to pardon former Confederates,...
Forming a commission to investigate
On May 1, 1865, President Andrew Johnson ordered the Lincoln assassination conspirators tried by military commission. The commission met eight days later.
Resolution of impeachment
The President, Vice President, and all civil officers of the United States can be removed from office by the impeachment process if convicted of crimes. This document...
The Chase Court
In this circa 1865 photo, Chief Justice Salmon P. Chase sits with the Justices of the Supreme Court. Chase was named Chief Justice by President Lincoln in 1864. Chase...
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