Pardon sought for Oliver North

Title

Pardon sought for Oliver North

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

18 May 1989

Year of production

1989

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Duration

00:03:09

Description

Nick Peters reports from Washington DC on the popularity of Colonel Oliver North in spite of (or because of) his conviction over the Iran-Contra affair. People will pay big money to have him speak at their meetings and now a campaign is underway to force President George H. W. Bush to pardon him. Includes interview with Chris Littledale, Conservative Future Political Action Committee. Recorded on 15/05/89. Broadcast on LBC AM programme (18/05/89).

Contributors

Nick Peters; Chris Littledale

Keywords

USA; Iran; Nicaragua; Arms sales; Trials; Guerilla warfare; Conviction; Guerilla activities; Financial aid; Political scandals; Oliver North

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