Andrew Johnson vs Liaquat Ali Khan

Upon Abraham Lincoln's assassination, Johnson became the 17th president. He took office during the final stages of the Civil War and faced the challenge of Reconstruction.

Johnson issued a proclamation granting amnesty to most former Confederates and allowing Southern states to rejoin the Union quickly. His lenient plan excluded African Americans from political participation.

Johnson vetoed the Civil Rights Act, which granted citizenship and equal rights to African Americans. Congress overrode his veto, marking the first major override of a presidential veto on a major bill.

Johnson approved the purchase of Alaska from Russia for $7.2 million. The acquisition added 586,412 square miles to U.S. territory, though it was initially criticized as 'Seward's Folly'.

The House impeached Johnson for violating the Tenure of Office Act by removing Secretary of War Edwin Stanton. He was the first U.S. president to be impeached.

Johnson was acquitted by the Senate by one vote, falling short of the two-thirds majority needed for conviction. He remained in office but was politically weakened.

Liaquat Ali Khan became the first Prime Minister of Pakistan after independence from British rule. He led the country during its formative years, focusing on nation-building, refugee rehabilitation, and framing the constitution. His leadership was crucial in stabilizing the new state.

Liaquat signed a pact with Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru to protect minority rights in both countries. The agreement aimed to reduce communal tensions and prevent further migration after the Partition. It was a significant diplomatic effort to normalize relations.

Liaquat Ali Khan was assassinated by a gunman while addressing a public meeting in Rawalpindi. The assassin, Said Akbar, was killed on the spot. The motive remains unclear, with theories ranging from political conspiracy to religious extremism. His death plunged Pakistan into political instability.