Historic complete issue of The New York Times from February 25, 1868, eight pages, 17.75 x 22.75, with the front page reporting on the adoption of articles of impeachment against Andrew Johnson. Headlines in bold: “Debate in the House on the Impeachment Resolution,” “The Resolution Adopted by a Vote of 126 to 47,” “The President to be Arraigned for Trial Immediately,” “Gen. Thomas Makes Another Unsuccessful Attempt to Oust Secretary Stanton,” “Message of the President Defending His Action in Removing Mr. Stanton.” The opening article reads, in part: “The first act in the great civil drama of the nineteenth century is concluded. ANDREW JOHNSON, President of the United States, stands impeached of ‘high crimes and misdemeanors.’ It is of no use to argue whether his acts were right or wrong, whether the law he violated is constitutional or otherwise, or whether it is good or bad policy to proceed to this extreme. The House of Representatives, with a full realization of all the possible consequences, has solemnly decided that he shall be held to account in the manner prescribed by the Constitution for his alleged misdemeanors, and, be the result what it may, the issue is made. It must be met without delay, and the first step is already complete.” The riveting impeachment reports occupy all of pages one and eight, setting the scene in the House, the vote, reports of troops offered to preserve the peace in Washington, and numerous recounts of the speeches given by members. In very good to fine condition, with near full separations to the pages, scattered spotting, and some small tears to edges.
