Federal clemency record
Pardon · September 8, 1974
Granted by Gerald Ford (Republican) to Richard M. Nixon
Summary
On September 8, 1974, President Gerald Ford granted a full pardon to Richard M. Nixon for any offenses he may have committed while serving as President of the United States. The pardon covered all federal crimes that Nixon might have committed during his presidency and eliminated the possibility of criminal prosecution. Ford issued Proclamation 4311, which stated the pardon was granted to promote "domestic tranquility" and to allow the nation to move forward.