Iran-Contra affair - Oliver North convicted

Title

Iran-Contra affair - Oliver North convicted

Genre

News report; Speech

TX Date

5 May 1989

Year of production

1989

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Duration

00:01:59

Description

Nick Peters reports on the conviction of former US marine, Colonel Oliver North over the Iran-Contra affair (Irangate), and the mania surrounding the scandal. North talks about his fight to clear his name. US President, George Bush’s involvement is then considered.

Contributors

Nick Peters; Oliver North; George H. W. Bush

Keywords

USA; Iran; Arms sales; International relations; Arms industry; Guerilla warfare; Conviction; Guerilla activities; Financial aid; Political scandals; Nicuragua; Oliver North

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