Iran-Contra Scandal
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events from History: North American Series
- Categories: Government and Politics, Diplomacy, International Relations, Foreign Affairs, Crime, Law, Legal History, Courts
- Subcategories: Politicians, Diplomats, Scandals
- Curriculum: American History 1951-present, Latin American History, Middle Eastern History
- Geographical Location: Washington, D.C.
- Date: November 13, 1986-May 4, 1988
Article abstract: U.S. government officials violate national policy by conducting the secret sale of arms to Iran and diverting the profits to Contra guerrillas attempting to overthrow the Nicaraguan government.
Summary of Event
In November, 1986, secret operations conducted in Iran and Nicaragua by the staff of the National Security Counsel (NSC) became public, and the ensuing Iran-Contra scandal endangered the presidency of Ronald Reagan. Reagan was the key figure in the Iran-Contra affair. He set policy for his administration, but left the daily...
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