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'Andrew Johnson Day' Scheduled For Sept. 17

Source: The Greeneville Sun
by Amy Rose
Date: 2008-09-10

Sept. 17 has been designated as "Andrew Johnson Day" in Greeneville, as the community observes a year-long celebration of the bicentennial of the President's birthday.
 
The celebration will culminate with the observance of Johnson's 200th birthday on Dec. 29, 2008.
 
A proclamation signed by Mayor Laraine King and announced Monday states that Johnson's "rise from humble beginnings demonstrates his commitment to success and his understanding of the opportunities that our state and nation have to offer."
 
The proclamation notes that Johnson was Mayor of Greeneville, State Representative, State Senator, U.S. Representative, U.S. Senator from Tennessee, Military Governor, Vice President and President.
 
The proclamation also points out that Johnson was born in North Carolina and moved to Tennessee as a young man.
 
He began his political career in Greeneville and served the people of Tennessee and the United States for more than 45 years, according to the proclamation.
 
Sept. 17 also is the national observance of Constitution Day, which commemorates the anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution, of which Johnson was a staunch defender.
 
"His belief in the U.S. Constitution and his faith in the people allowed him to represent his constituents faithfully," the proclamation states.
 
"Throughout calendar year 2008," according to the proclamation, "the people of Greeneville and the State of Tennessee will celebrate the life of Andrew Johnson intending:
 
* "to present the life of Andrew Johnson in context of his time as a springboard to discuss the Civil War, Emancipation, Reconstruction and Civil Rights;
 
* "to encourage, through a formal education process, a stronger interest in local and regional history to both youth and adults concerning issues around Andrew Johnson's political career and his early years in Greeneville; and
 
* "to develop community pride and awareness during this celebration throughout the State of Tennessee that will have future positive and lasting impact."