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The author of the book "History of the Impeachment of Andrew Johnson, President of the United States" is Kansas senator and politician Edmund G. Ross. In this historical work, Ross, who played a pivotal role in the impeachment trial as a swing vote, offers a firsthand perspective on the events and political climate surrounding Johnson's impeachment. Ross provides a thorough examination of the political, legal, and constitutional issues of the impeachment procedure. The book explores the tense relationship between President Johnson and the Republicans in Congress, who attempted to have him removed from office due to differences over Reconstruction policies after the American Civil War. Ross sheds light on the political scheming and heated discussions that took place at this pivotal time in American history by offering insights into the motives and methods of the major people involved. Readers of "History of the Impeachment of Andrew Johnson, President of the United States" get a useful historical overview of one of the most important impeachment proceedings in American history

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Edmund G. Ross (1826-1907) was an American politician who represented Kansas and later served as governor of the New Mexico Territory. He is best known for his pivotal role in the impeachment trial of President Andrew Johnson. Ross's vote against convicting Johnson, by a margin of one vote, allowed the president to remain in office. Ross had a varied career, starting as a printer and journalist before becoming involved in the antislavery movement and serving in the Union Army during the Civil War. He was appointed to the U.S. Senate in 1866 and served until 1871. Ross cast his historic vote in the impeachment trial in 1868, defying his party and facing political backlash. After leaving the Senate, he continued his newspaper career, served as governor of the New Mexico Territory, and authored a book on the Johnson impeachment. Ross's decision in the trial remains a subject of debate and speculation. He passed away in 1907 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

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