Ulysses S. Grant
President Ulysses S. Grant pardoned, commuted or rescinded the convictions of 1,332 people during his term. Among them are:
- Confederate leaders – All but 500 top Confederate leaders were pardoned when President Grant signed the Amnesty Act of 1872.
Read more about this topic: List Of People Pardoned Or Granted Clemency By The President Of The United States
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