Richard Nixon

Overview

Richard Milhous Nixon was the 37th President of the United States, serving as a Republican from January 20, 1969, until his resignation on August 9, 1974. During his presidency, Nixon granted 60 pardons, 863 commutations, 3 remissions of fine or restitution, and 1 reprieve. His final act of clemency, issued on August 9, 1974, granted a pardon to his successor Vice President Gerald Ford.