List of People Pardoned or Granted Clemency By The President of The United States - James K. Polk

James K. Polk

President James K. Polk pardoned, commuted or rescinded the convictions of 268 people during his term. Among them are:

  • John C. Frémont – convicted by court martial of mutiny. Frémont later became the 1856 Republican candidate for the Presidency of the United States.

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