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Pen Used to Sign Richard Nixon's Pardon
Image Not Available for Pen Used to Sign Richard Nixon's Pardon

Pen Used to Sign Richard Nixon's Pardon

Artifact ID1991.13.2 a-c
Object Type Pen, Ballpoint
Maker
Date before 1974
Medium metal, plastic, cardboard, fabric
DimensionsOverall H 5 1/2 in x W 1/2 in (14 cm x 1.3 cm )
Physical Description(a) A silver and navy-blue pen's barrel displays a silver facsimilie of a signature.

(b,c) The lid of a rectangular light blue box displays a golden facsimilie of a signature next to a gold Presidential seal. A yellow tray is inside of it.
Historical NotePresident Ford used this pen to sign Richard Nixon's pardon.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe general public donated the item to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum in 1991.
Credit LineGift of Benton L. Becker
National Archives Catalog CollectionGerald R. Ford Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 620931)
National Archives Catalog SeriesArtifacts Related to the Post-Presidential Life of Gerald R. Ford (620939)
Use Restriction Status Unrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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