Andrew Johnson’s 1868 Christmas pardon shows how forgiveness and politics collide
Historical amnesty to confederates is often cited in discussions about pardons for political violence and democracy Published December 25, 2025 3:00PM (EST) The pardon of the January 6 insurrectionists echoed the 1868 pardon of Confederate soldiers. The effects include the meld of Confederate values with the far right politics ofContinue Reading




