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 those that evaded the draft. He also pardoned Richard Nixon for the Watergate coverup.
Gerald Ford pardoned his predecessor, Richard Nixon, for any crimes he may have committed while President.
He pardoned Richard Nixon soon after he took office.
Pardoned Richard Nixon for the watergate cover-up
Yes, he pardoned his predecessor, Richard Nixon.
Pardoned Richard Nixon for the watergate cover-up
Gerald ford
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 Pardoned Richard Nixon
President Gerald Ford pardoned Richard Nixon on September 8, 1974He pardoned Nixon because he thought the country should move on and look to the future rather than the past. Many people opposed Ford's decision to pardon Nixon, and this hurt his presidential campaign.
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