Herbert Hoover
President Herbert Hoover pardoned, commuted or rescinded the convictions of 1,385 people during his term. Among them are:
- Warren T. McCray – Governor of Indiana convicted of Mail Fraud; pardoned after learning of the KKK's role in his arrest and conviction
- Thomas W. Miller – conspiring to defraud the U.S. government; pardoned
Read more about this topic: List Of People Pardoned Or Granted Clemency By The President Of The United States
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