What event did Chase preside over, in 1868?
The impeachment proceedings of Andrew Johnson
The Gettysburg Address
The signing of the Emancipation Proclamation
Lincoln's second Inauguration
Answer
In 1868, Chase was the presiding officer during the impeachment trial of President Andrew Johnson. The impeachment stemmed from Johnson's alleged violations of the Tenure of Office Act, enacted by Congress to limit the president's power to remove certain appointed officials without Senate approval. Johnson's actions were viewed as an attempt to undermine Congress's authority, leading to his impeachment.
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