Federal Presidential Pardon

A Study of Noteworthy Presidential Pardons

Eugene V. Debs

While in prison in 1920, he ran for president and received 3.4% of the popular vote. His health declined rapidly in prison and the attorney general ask President Wilson to pardon Debs. Denied. Once Harding became president, he pardoned Debs.

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