John Tyler
President John Tyler pardoned, commuted or rescinded the convictions of 209 people during his term. Among them are:
- Alexander William Holmes – sailor convicted of voluntary manslaughter (U.S. v. Holmes); pardoned
Read more about this topic: List Of People Pardoned Or Granted Clemency By The President Of The United States
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