Edmund Ross /

Tells how Kansas Senator Edmund Ross blocked the Senate's conviction of President Andrew Johnson, who had been impeached by the House of Representatives. Describes the conflicts and political maneuvering that led to the impeachment and explores Ross's reasons for his stand.

Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors: Robert Saudek Associates, Social Studies School Service
Other Authors: Kennedy, John F. (John Fitzgerald), 1917-1963
Format: Video VHS
Language:English
Published: Culver City, CA : Social Studies School Service, 1983
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Description
Summary:Tells how Kansas Senator Edmund Ross blocked the Senate's conviction of President Andrew Johnson, who had been impeached by the House of Representatives. Describes the conflicts and political maneuvering that led to the impeachment and explores Ross's reasons for his stand.
Item Description:Title on container: Profiles in courage, Edmund Ross.
Segment from the NBC television program: Profiles in courage.
Based on the book: Profiles in courage / John F. Kennedy.
VHS format.
Intended audience: Intermediate grades through senior high school.
Videorecording.
Physical Description:1 videocassette (51 min.) : sound, black and white ; 1/2 in.
Audience:Political Science.
Production Credits:Photography, E. Charles Straumer ; editor, Bill Mosher ; music, Nelson Riddle ; consultants, Theodore Sorenson, Allan Nevins.