2015: USA Delaware pardons Samuel D. Burris, 168 years after he was found guilty of helping slaves escape to freedom

 Delaware Governor Jack Markell posthumously pardons Samuel D. Burris, 168 years after he was found guilty of helping slaves escape to freedom.

To: 
Samuel D. Burris,
From: 
USA
Year of Apology: 
2016
Footnote: 
Victor, Daniel. “Delaware Pardons an Underground Railroad ‘Hero.’” New York Times. November 2, 2015.