Discover[Abridged] Presidential Histories38.B) The History of the Pardon, an interview with Kimberly Wehle
38.B) The History of the Pardon, an interview with Kimberly Wehle

38.B) The History of the Pardon, an interview with Kimberly Wehle

Update: 2024-09-02
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On September 8, 1974, President Gerald Ford pardoned recently-resigned president Richard Nixon of any crimes he may have committed in the presidency, and the pardon has never been the same since. Law Professor Kimberly Wehle, author of the new book Pardon Power: How the Pardon System Works - and Why, discusses the origin and history of the presidential pardon and the danger its potential abuse poses to the future of democracy.

If you'd like to read more from Kim, check out her Substack at https://kimwehle.substack.com/

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38.B) The History of the Pardon, an interview with Kimberly Wehle

38.B) The History of the Pardon, an interview with Kimberly Wehle

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