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Power of the Pardon.

Authors :
Connor, Joseph
Source :
American History. Apr2018, Vol. 53 Issue 1, p42-51. 10p. 9 Color Photographs, 9 Black and White Photographs.
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

The article explores the history of U.S. presidential pardons. Emphasis is given to the pardoning of former U.S. president Richard Nixon by president Gerald R. Ford following the Watergate scandal, amnesty from president Andrew Johnson for former Confederate soldiers following the U.S. Civil War, and the pardoning of U.S. Army Lieutenant Henry Ossian Flipper by president Bill Clinton.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10768866
Volume :
53
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
American History
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
127608307