Andrew Johnson back in spotlight after his impeachment brush

Andrew Johnson has never ranked among America’s most famous presidents, though he’s widely considered one of the worst.
He’s now attracting a surge of attention, as historians and political pundits compare his impeachment trial in 1868 with the ongoing impeachment inquiry targeting President Donald Trump.
Johnson barely escaped removal from office after his Senate trial, but was so disgraced he was denied his party’s nomination that year.
The Democrat became vice presiden