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Which actor instigated Jack Johnson's pardon?

  • Denzel Washington

  • Arnold Schwarzenegger

  • Sylvester Stallone

  • Morgan Freeman

Answer

Sylvester Stallone, the renowned actor, played a pivotal role in securing a presidential pardon for Jack Johnson, the pioneering African-American heavyweight boxing champion. Stallone's unwavering commitment to Johnson's cause, fueled by his deep admiration for the boxer's legacy, led him to spearhead a tireless campaign that ultimately culminated in Johnson's long-deserved exoneration, righting a historical injustice that had tarnished Johnson's reputation for decades.
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