This Day In History: 01/21/1977 - Carter Pardons Draft Dodgers - HISTORY

President Jimmy Carter pardoned the Vietnam War draft dodgers, Lenin died, the first nuclear submarine called the Nautilus was launched, and a music company sued users for pirating music in This Day in History video. The date is January 21st. Lenin was part of the Russian Revolution.

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