From 1865 to 1870, Ewing practiced law in Washington D.C., and declined President Andrew Johnson's offers for him to become the Secretary of War and later, the Attorney General.
From 1865 to 1870, Ewing practiced law in Washington D.C., and helped secure the key Senate vote against the impeachment of Andrew Johnson. He declined President Andrew Johnson's offers for him to become the Secretary of War and later, the Attorney General.