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President James K. Polk pardoned, commuted or rescinded the convictions of 268 people during his term.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.
Read more about this topic: List Of People Pardoned Or Granted Clemency By The President Of The United States
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