The man pardoned was a former president, Richard Nixon. And the president pardoning him was Gerald Ford who took office after Nixon's resignation.
Gerald Ford pardoned his predecessor, Richard Nixon, for any crimes he may have committed while President.
but the answer is Gerald Ford
That was probably when President Ford pardoned former President Nixon in August, 1974.
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Yes, he pardoned his predecessor, Richard Nixon.
Former President Carter pardoned Americans who refused to serve in the military draft. He did not pardon him from impeachmentAnswerCLINTON SIGNED UP AND TOOK THE OATH TO SERVE IN THE RESERVES IN COLLEGE.---CLINTON WAS A DESERTER.--TOOK OFF TO ENGLAND,OR Canada.
Ulysses S. Grant was a former Union general who became president.
Within a month, President Ford pardoned former President Nixon for crimes he may have committed in office. It had worldwide effect.
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.
President Ford Was a Republican
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