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Lot 581

Ford, Gerald R. Typescript signed, one page, 7½ x 5¾", on heavy brown paper, headed "THE WHITE HOUSE" and dated 11/5/79, being a souvenir copy of President Ford's pardon of former President Nixon. Full text:

"NOW, THEREFORE, I, Gerald R. Ford, President of the United States, pursuant to the pardon power conferred upon me by Article II, Section 2, of the Constitution, have granted and by these presents do grant a full, free, and absolute pardon unto Richard Nixon for all offenses against the United States which he, Richard Nixon, has committed or may have committed or taken part in during the period from January 20, 1969 through August 9, 1974.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighth day of September in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and seventy-four"

President Ford's decision to pardon Richard Nixon for his role in the Watergate debacle came under heavy criticism. Nixon had resigned because it seemed likely that he would not survive a full impeachment vote in the Congress. The pardon eliminated the possibility of a trial for Nixon. It also probably ended Ford's chances for re-election to the presidency in 1976.
Estimated Value $800 - 1,200.
Joseph L. Baldwin Collection; purchased from Stephen Koschal, April 18, 1981.


 
Realized $1,110



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