Grover Cleveland
President Grover Cleveland pardoned, commuted or rescinded the convictions of 1,107 (est.) people during his two, non-consecutive terms. Among them (in his first term) are:
- James Brooks – Texas Ranger indicted for manslaughter; pardoned after lobbying from his fellow Rangers
- Rudger Clawson – convicted of polygamy; pardoned
- David King Udall – convicted on perjury charges; spent 3 months in a Federal Prison; received a full and unconditional pardon
Read more about this topic: List Of People Pardoned Or Granted Clemency By The President Of The United States
Famous quotes by grover cleveland:
“The Bible is good enough for me, just the old book under which I was brought up. I do not want notes or criticisms, or explanations about authorship or origins, or even cross- references. I do not need, or understand them, and they confuse me.”
—Grover Cleveland (1837–1908)
“There is no calamity which a great nation can invite which equals that which follows a supine submission to wrong and injustice and the consequent loss of national self-respect and honor, beneath which are shielded and defended a people’s safety and greatness.”
—Grover Cleveland (1837–1908)
“I have a Congress on my hands.”
—Grover Cleveland (1837–1908)
“Party honesty is party duty, and party courage is party expediency.”
—Grover Cleveland (1837–1908)
“Some day I will be better remembered.”
—Grover Cleveland (1837–1908)