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What Former U.S. Presidents Are Not Allowed to Do

Life after the Oval Office comes with a surprising rulebook. From Secret Service details to driving bans and monitored mail, here is what former U.S. presidents are and aren't allowed to do.

What Former U.S. Presidents Are Not Allowed to Do
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The History of Post-Presidency Pardons
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The History of Post-Presidency Pardons

Although they cannot give pardons, they can still receive them, as seen when Gerald Ford pardoned Richard Nixon after the Watergate scandal. This action legally cleared Nixon of any potential crimes he may have been charged with during his time in office.

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