Many Americans did n't buy this explanation , though ; even Ford 's own press secretary resigned in disgust . President Andrew Johnson issued pardons for every Confederate soldier . President Reagan pardoned a NASCAR racing star convicted of moonshining . The pardon power is not limited to the president. Train robber was hanged after refusing pardon from President Andrew Jackson .
President Andrew Johnson issued pardons for every Confederate soldier . President Reagan pardoned a NASCAR racing star convicted of moonshining . The pardon power is not limited to the president. Train robber was hanged after refusing pardon from President Andrew Jackson .