During the Reconstruction Era, there were two presidents who served in the United States. The first was Abraham Lincoln, who initiated the Reconstruction efforts but was assassinated in April 1865. The second was Andrew Johnson, who took office after Lincoln’s death and served from 1865 to 1869.
Lincoln’s presidency was marked by the Civil War and his attempts to reunify the nation. After his assassination, Johnson faced significant challenges as he sought to implement his own vision for Reconstruction. His approach was less lenient than Lincoln’s and often clashed with Congress, leading to a turbulent and contentious period in American history.