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President Jimmy Carter granted 'amnesty' to the draft dodgers of the Vietnam War.
Jimmy Carter issued an amnesty to all Draft Dodgers in 1977 as part of his policy of cultural reconciliation since the war in Vietnam was over.
He granted amnesty to Americans who evaded the draft during the Vietnam War
Richard Nixon resigned the Presidency on August 9th 1974. He was pardoned less than a month after that resignation by then President Gerald Ford. The "full, free, and absolute pardon" was granted September 8th, 1974.
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Yes, several presidents of the United States have granted pardons. For example, President Gerald Ford famously pardoned former President Richard Nixon in 1974 for any crimes he may have committed related to the Watergate scandal. Other presidents, such as Bill Clinton and Barack Obama, also granted numerous pardons during their respective terms in office.
No. President Ford pardoned former President Nixon for any past crimes committed against the United States. No pardon can apply to crimes committed in the future of when the pardon is granted.
The main reason that President Carter granted amnesty to Americans who had evaded the draft was to help people heal after the Vietnam War. Once President Carted granted amnesty to the draft dodgers, they were allowed to come back home after being away for 4 years.
Richard Nixon pardoned, commuted or rescinded the convictions of 926 people during his term in office. He pardoned Angelo DeCarlo, due to poor health. He was serving 18-months for extortion. He pardoned William Calley, after he served 3-years house arrest for murder in the Mai Lai Massacre. He commuted Jimmy Hoffa's sentence for fraud and bribery.
Jimmy Carter granted amnesty to Amercans who evaded the Vietnam war draft.