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1991.13.2 a-c; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1991.13.2 a-c; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
Pen Used to Sign Richard Nixon's Pardon
1991.13.2 a-c; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1991.13.2 a-c; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

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 gold 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 item was donated by a member of the general public 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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