Benjamin Harrison
President Benjamin Harrison pardoned, commuted or rescinded the convictions of 613 people during his term. Among them are:
- Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints – Granted amnesty and pardon for the offense of engaging in polygamous or plural marriage to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).
Read more about this topic: List Of People Pardoned Or Granted Clemency By The President Of The United States
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“It is essential that none of the other great powers shall secure these islands [Hawaii]. Such a possession would not consist with our safety and with the peace of the world.”
—Benjamin Harrison (1833–1901)
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—Benjamin Harrison (1833–1901)