Jeffrey Toobin
City Arts & Lectures
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The Remarkable Pardon of Eugene V. Debs
This chapter delves into the significant pardon of socialist leader Eugene V. Debs, who was jailed for opposing U.S. entry into World War I. It recounts the circumstances leading to his pardon by President Harding during the pivotal 1920 presidential election, emphasizing the compassion behind the decision.
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