John Poindexter’s evidence, Iran-Contra affair: Day 1

Title

John Poindexter’s evidence, Iran-Contra affair: Day 1

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

15 Jul 1987

Year of production

1987

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Duration

00:04:40

Description

Andrew Manderstam reports on the first day of John Poindexter’s evidence at the Congressional hearings on the Iran-Contra or Irangate affair. It looks at the involvement of President Ronald Reagan, the missing memo, whether the evidence lets Reagan off the hook, the swap of weapons for hostages in Iran, where the trial goes from here, and whether the President knew of the transfer of funds to Nicaragua. Poindexter explains the circumstances of the decision. Female studio reporter not identified. Audio cuts off mid-sentence.

Contributors

Andrew Manderstam; John Poindexter?; John Lyman(?)

Keywords

USA; Iran; Nicaragua; Arms sales; Trials; Hostages; Presidents; Guerilla warfare; Ronald Reagan; Access to information; Guerilla activities; Financial aid; Political scandals; John Poindexter; Oliver North

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