Who attempted to dismiss Stanton from his post?
Andrew Johnson
Abraham Lincoln
Ulysses S. Grant
No one did
Answer
Andrew Johnson, the 17th President of the United States, sought to remove Secretary of War Edwin Stanton from his position. Johnson's actions violated the Tenure of Office Act, which required Senate approval for the removal of certain government officials. This led to a conflict between Johnson and Congress, ultimately resulting in Johnson's impeachment.
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