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born in raleigh, north carolina
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Jacob Johnson, Andrew's father, dies
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apprenticed to James Selby, a tailor
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Married Eliza McCardle
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becomes state representative
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defeated for re-election
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becomes state representative for 2nd time
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becomes state senator
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Lincoln assassinated, Johnson sworn in as president
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Johnson has reception for Queen Emma of the sandwich islands, now known as hawaii.
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purchase of Alaska from Russia approved by Senate
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Impeached