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Portrait Photograph of Andrew Johnson, c. 1860

Jesse Harrison Whitehurst · c. 1860

A photograph of Andrew Johnson around the time he took his Unionist stand in the Senate before the Civil War.

This photograph shows Johnson around 1860, during his Unionist stand as a senator before becoming President.

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Black and white portrait photograph of a man with swept-back dark hair, wearing a dark coat, a high white collar with a dark cravat, and a white waistcoat, turned to his left and looking to the side.
Attributed to Jesse Harrison Whitehurst, Portrait of Andrew Johnson, c. 1860.

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What it is

This photograph, attributed to Jesse Harrison Whitehurst, shows Andrew Johnson around 1860, dressed in formal dark clothing with a high collar and cravat.

Why it matters

At this time, Johnson was a U.S. Senator from Tennessee known for remaining loyal to the Union even as Southern states moved toward secession. This photograph captures him during that politically significant period, before he became Lincoln's vice president and later President.

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  • What does Johnson's formal dress suggest about his public image at the time?
  • Why might a senator want a photograph like this taken?
  • What can't a photograph like this tell us about Johnson's political views?

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