| Source | Chicago Tribune |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Dec. 25, 2025, 6:01 a.m. |
| Last Updated | Dec. 25, 2025, 6:01 a.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/25/today-in-history-president-andrew-johnson-pardons-ex-confederates/ |
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Today is Thursday, Dec. 25, the 359th day of 2025. There are six days left in
the year. This is Christmas Day.
Today in history:
On Dec. 25, 1868, President Andrew Johnson granted unconditional pardons to
“every person who directly or indirectly” supported the Confederacy in the Civil
War.
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