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Andrew Johnson Weekend Edition essayist and historian Douglas Brinkley talks with Liane about the similarities and differences between the impeachment of President Andrew Johnson in 1868, and yesterday's impeachment of President Bill Clinton. Brinkley has just published a new book, "History of the United States" (Viking).

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Weekend Edition essayist and historian Douglas Brinkley talks with Liane about the similarities and differences between the impeachment of President Andrew Johnson in 1868, and yesterday's impeachment of President Bill Clinton. Brinkley has just published a new book, "History of the United States" (Viking).