Ford Pardoned Nixon
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Pardoned Richard Nixon for the watergate cover-up
Gerald Ford pardoned those that evaded the draft. He also pardoned Richard Nixon for the Watergate coverup.
Pardoned Richard Nixon for the watergate cover-up
Richard Nixon was pardoned by Ford from all prosecution that might result from the Watergate affair.
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When Nixon resigned, the vice president, Gerald R. Ford became the president and he did pardon Nixon, a move that may have cost him re-election.
By far, the most controversial action of the Gerald Ford presidency was his pardoning of Richard Nixon. Former President Nixon had been accused of crimes relating to the Watergate scandal.
He resigned before he could be impeached because of the Watergate break in. Ford became President and pardoned Nixon soon after taking office.
Yes, several presidents of the United States have granted pardons. For example, President Gerald Ford famously pardoned former President Richard Nixon in 1974 for any crimes he may have committed related to the Watergate scandal. Other presidents, such as Bill Clinton and Barack Obama, also granted numerous pardons during their respective terms in office.
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