Lyndon B. Johnson
Democratic President Lyndon B. Johnson pardoned, commuted or rescinded the convictions of 1187 people during his term. Among them are:
- Frank W. Boykin – Congressman convicted of bribery; pardoned in 1964 at the request of departing Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy.
- Maurice Hutcheson – contempt of Congress; pardoned
Read more about this topic: List Of People Pardoned Or Granted Clemency By The President Of The United States
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