Presidential Pardons and Clemencies
Dublin Core
Title
Presidential Pardons and Clemencies
Creator
White House Office of Records Management
Office of Chief of Staff to the President
Office of the Executive Clerk
Office of Counsel to the President
Date
1994-2001
Is Part Of
Identifier
2006-1704-F Segment 1
Description
This collection consists of records relating to presidential pardons and clemencies. The United States Constitution grants the power to pardon or commute sentences to all sitting U.S. Presidents. President Clinton pardoned, commuted or rescinded the convictions of 459 people during his term in office. The collection contains correspondence, memoranda, reports, forms, notes, and news articles all relating to the recommendations, approvals, or denials of pardons and clemencies.
Provenance
Clinton Presidential Records: White House Office of Records Management
Clinton Presidential Records: White House Staff and Office Files
Publisher
William J. Clinton Presidential Library & Museum
Extent
1,597 folders in 76 boxes
Collection Tree
- Freedom of Information Act Collections
- Presidential Pardons and Clemencies