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24 August 1936
Roosevelt, Franklin D. (1882-1945)
Pardon of Joseph Beren, alien (c/s H. Cummings [AG])
Convicted of perjury in an immigration proceeding: pardoned so that he might be allowed to reapply for readmission if deported.
GLC00052
16 September 1942
Pardon of Albert Ellsworth Jackson (c/s Francis Biddle [AG])
Restoring Jackson's rights. Convicted of using the mails to defraud; pardoned since he has been a law-abiding citizen. Accompanied by transmittal letter from the U.S. Pardon Attorney.
GLC00068.22
29 October 1932
Hoover, Herbert (1874-1964)
to Lewis L. Strauss
On the fifteenth anniversary of the Balfour Declaration, writes to "express the hope that the ideal of the establishment of the National Jewish Home in Palestine, as embodied in that Declaration, will continue to prosper." Also notes his admiration...
GLC00162.14
31 March 1945
to James V. Forrestal
Writes in reference to the Research Board for National Security, a group that provides for civilian participation in scientific research on problems of national defense. Informs that he is transmitting a program to Congress for the Office of...
GLC00162.17
20 January 1937
Second Inaugural Address of Franklin D. Roosevelt
Signed by Roosevelt at the end. Address delivered at the Capital, Washington, D.C., 20 January 1937. Stresses the idea of creating a better world through economic morality. Presents progress, not stagnation, as a way to improve the lives of...
GLC00196.01
08 January 1936
[Speech to Democrats]
Signed at the end. References the problems President Andrew Jackson faced during his administration and how he handled them. Talks about letters he has received from families and businesses pledging their support and encouragement for him....
GLC00196.02
21 February 1936
[Broadcast speech for Brotherhood Day]
Press release of Roosevelt's speech which he broadcasted on the evening of 23 February 1936, a day designated as Brotherhood Day by the National Conference of Jews and Christians. Notes that it cannot be released to newspapers until 8PM, 23 February...
GLC00196.04
09 May 1938
Pardon of Michele de Robertis (c/s Robert H. Jackson [acting AG])
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.
GLC00217
25 November 1935
Pardon of Miguel Lujan (c/s Homer S. Cummings [AG])
Pardon restoring civil rights. Pleaded guilty to importing sotol; pardoned since he was unable to pay the fine.
GLC00743
8 July 1933
to Henry L. Stoddard
In a letter marked "Personal," Hoover writes critically about President Roosevelt and the New Deal. Comments on an economic conference and going off the gold standard. Provides a list of "misrepresentations and illusions held out from Washington"...
GLC00782.10
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