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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Burdick v. United States, 236 U.S. 79 (1915)

Wilson gave him a full pardon so as to give Burdick a free pass at ever being prosecuted for anything he said to grand jury. Burdick refused to accept it. He was jailed and fined.

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