Event Details

circa 1868

Description

President Johnson removed Secretary of War Stanton, challenging the constitutionality of the Tenure-of-Office Act.

Participants (2)

Name Type Mentions
President Johnson person 10 View Entity
Mr. Stanton person 9 View Entity

Source Documents (1)

HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_012392.jpg

Legal or research memorandum, likely for a congressional committee, citing historical precedents on executive power. • 3.6 MB
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This document is a legal and historical memorandum, identified by the footer 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_012392', which compiles precedents regarding the separation of powers within the U.S. government. It cites historical statements, letters, and congressional reports to explore the President's authority to challenge or refuse to implement legislation deemed unconstitutional. The document contains no information related to Jeffrey Epstein or any associated individuals or events.

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Event Metadata

Type
Unknown
Location
United States
Significance Score
5/10
Participants
2
Source Documents
1
Extracted
2025-11-17 05:39

Additional Data

Source
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_012392.jpg
Date String
circa 1868

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