Federal clemency case file
Pardon of Henry Ossian Flipper
Granted February 19, 1999 by Bill Clinton (Democratic).
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Henry Ossian Flipper was granted a pardon by President Bill Clinton on February 19, 1999. Flipper had been convicted by U.S. Army general court-martial of conduct unbecoming an officer. The pardon, issued by the Democratic president, restored Flipper's honor and legal standing.
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Conduct unbecoming an officer
U.S. Army general court-martial
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