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Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945 Pardon of Michele de Robertis (c/s Robert H. Jackson [acting AG])

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00217 Author/Creator: Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: 09 May 1938 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 34 cm, Width: 23 cm Order a Copy

Convicted of swearing a false affidavit. Reason for pardon not mentioned, but research indicates he received it for turning state's evidence against Al Capone.

Roosevelt, Franklin Delano, 1882-1945
Great Depression and World War II, 1929-1945
Criminals and Outlaws
President
Law
Pardon
The Great Depression

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