Today in Supreme Court History: May 26, 1868
On May 26, 1868, the Senate acquitted President Andrew Johnson during his impeachment trial. Chief Justice Chase presided over the proceedings, marking a significant moment in U.S. history. Johnson is notable for being one of four presidents who did not appoint any Supreme Court Justices.
- ▪The Senate acquitted President Andrew Johnson on May 26, 1868.
- ▪Chief Justice Chase presided over Johnson's impeachment trial.
- ▪Johnson is one of four presidents who did not appoint any Supreme Court Justices.
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- ▪ Today in Supreme Court History: May 27, 1935 — Reason Magazine
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Politics Today in Supreme Court History: May 26, 1868 Josh Blackman | 5.26.2026 7:00 AM 5/26/1868: Senate acquitted President Andrew Johnson and adjourned as court of impeachment. Chief Justice Chase presided over that trial. Johnson is one of four presidents that did not appoint any Supreme Court Justices. The others are William Henry Harrison, Zachary Taylor, and Jimmy Carter. <img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-8053033" src="https://d2eehagpk5cl65.cloudfront.net/img/q60/uploads/2020/03/JOhnson-A-233x300.jpg" alt="" width="233" height="300" srcset="https://d2eehagpk5cl65.cloudfront.net/img/q60/uploads/2020/03/JOhnson-A-233x300.jpg 233w, https://d2eehagpk5cl65.cloudfront.net/img/q60/uploads/2020/03/JOhnson-A-768x987.jpg 768w,…
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