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Iran-Contra Affair


United States, Political Event    (1981 to 1986)
• Covert NSC operation selling arms to Iran and channeling funds to anti-communist "Contra" paramilitary forces in Nicaragua (Reagan admin)
• 1993-08 : "Final Report of the Independent Counsel for Iran/Contra Matters" (See: Text online)
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1982 1983 1984 1985 1986
NorthOLPlayer
 
CaseyWJPlayer
 
PoindexterJMPlayer
 
WeinbergerCWPlayer
 
Life ofIranContra
 
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North, Oliver L.   (Player of, 1984 to 1986) -- Duck | Google | Bing
Casey, William J.   (Player of, 1981 to 1986) -- Duck | Google | Bing
Poindexter, John M.   (Player of, 1981 to 1986) -- Duck | Google | Bing
• 1990-04 : Convicted on several counts for covering up the Iran-Contra affair
Weinberger, Caspar W.   (Player of, 1981 to 1986) -- Duck | Google | Bing