6. The Time All His Crimes Were Pardoned By Ronald Reagan
Because Haggard had such a long rap sheet, it was hard to get his crimes and escapes pardoned. For twelve years after his release, he tried and tried, with no avail. In 1972, then-California Governor Ronald Reagan pardoned Haggard for all his past crimes. In an interview with CMT, Haggard said, “He didn’t have to do it at all. He could have just snubbed his nose and went on to lunch.”
Ten years later, Reagan was voted President of the United States and Haggard sang at a concert in celebration. “I hope the President will be as pleased with my performance today as I was with his pardon 10 years ago.”