Question

After the civil war, why was it considered inappropriate for president andrew johnson to make a series of speeches seeking public support for his policies? president johnson traveled with his own press secretary, the first time a president had used public-relations officials. during the nineteenth century, it was perceived to be undignified for a president to campaign on his own behalf. president johnson did not speak to the general public but instead spoke only to handpicked audiences where he knew he would be favorably received. president johnson's speeches were delivered only in the former confederate states and ignored the north, where he most needed support. president johnson's speeches were the first to encourage women and african americans to become active in politics.

Answer 1

The answer is,  During the nineteenth century, it was perceived to be undignified for a president to campaign on his own behalf. 

Basically, people don't like candidates to campaign for themselves on the things that they have done. Especially in publications where they would want to post for elections which is a selfish act in view of the people especially for a running President. They usually give small speeches in a dignified way.