Presidential Pardons and Clemencies

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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

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 President Clinton pardoned, commuted or rescinded the convictions of 459 people during his term in office.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

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