Presidential Pardons and Clemencies - Collection Finding Aid

Presidential Pardons and Clemencies - Collection Finding Aid

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 President Clinton pardoned, commuted or rescinded the convictions of 459 people during his term in office.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

William J. Clinton Presidential Library & Museum