January 21 in American History
On his first full day in office, President Carter granted a full pardon to hundreds of thousands of men who had evaded the Vietnam draft, hoping to help a divided country heal from its most wrenching war. It was controversial — many veterans felt it dishonored their service — but it was aimed squarely at reconciliation.
In 1977: Carter pardons Vietnam draft evaders. On his first full day in office, President Carter granted a full pardon to hundreds of thousands of men who had evaded the Vietnam draft, hoping to help a divided country heal from its most wrenching war.
On his first full day in office, President Carter granted a full pardon to hundreds of thousands of men who had evaded the Vietnam draft, hoping to help a divided country heal from its most wrenching war. It was controversial — many veterans felt it dishonored their service — but it was aimed squarely at reconciliation.
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