A collection of Defense Department, Army and Presidential documents concerned with President Gerald R. Ford’s Clemency Program for Vietnam War draft evaders and deserters, 1974. .

Contents: Message to TRADOC on Contingency Planning (28 Aug); CSM (4 Sep); President’s Proclamation (16 Sep); SecDef Memo (17 Sep); Message to All Army Activities (16 Sep); Message to TRADOC (Execution) (16 Sep); Message on Retroactivity (16 Sep); Memo of Agreement (18 Sep); Message on Ind Supporters (18 Sep); LOI (18 Sep); Message to TRADOC (CMDT, USDB, Ft Lvnwrth) (18 Sep); Message for Public Affairs Officers (20 Sep); Message Implementing SecDef Guidance (21 Sep); Guidelines—Eligibility Criteria (4 Oct); Message Implementing ASD (MR&A) Guidance (4 Oct); Statistical Summary (as of 0800 Hours 4 Oct 74).