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Gerald Ford pardoned his predecessor, Richard Nixon, for any crimes he may have committed while President.
Yes, he was pardoned of all crimes against the United States by President Ford.
That was probably when President Ford pardoned former President Nixon in August, 1974.
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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Within a month, President Ford pardoned former President Nixon for crimes he may have committed in office. It had worldwide effect.
No. President Ford pardoned former President Nixon for any past crimes committed against the United States. No pardon can apply to crimes committed in the future of when the pardon is granted.
He pardoned Nixon of his Watergate crimes.
Richard Nixon resigned the Presidency on August 9th 1974. He was pardoned less than a month after that resignation by then President Gerald Ford. The "full, free, and absolute pardon" was granted September 8th, 1974.
The pardon was made in 1974 soon after Nixon left office.
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.