President Andrew Johnson, who is best known for being the first president to be impeached, vetoed protectionist legislation that looked to raise tariffs on imported copper. Congress overrode his veto, but his free-trade message is just as relevant today as it was in 1869.
Justin Madura
Justin Madura received his master’s degree in history in 2024. His thesis centered around the economic debates of the Gilded Age and the various political factions involved. He has taught at the college level, and is continuing his historical research both within the nineteenth century and beyond.
