James Monroe
President James Monroe pardoned, commuted or rescinded the convictions of 419 people during his term. Among them are:
- Pardoned numerous individuals convicted of piracy.
Read more about this topic: List Of People Pardoned Or Granted Clemency By The President Of The United States
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