John Poindexter evidence on the Iran-Contra affair

Title

John Poindexter evidence on the Iran-Contra affair

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

16 Jul 1987

Year of production

1987

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Duration

00:03:29

Description

Report on John Poindexter’s evidence at the Congressional hearings on the Iran-Contra or Irangate affair. Arthur Lyman asks where the idea came from, how Poindexter made the decision not to tell the President, and how he knew about the weapons sales to Iran but not about the money given to the resistance in Nicaragua. Male reporter not identified.

Contributors

John Poindexter; Arthur Lyman

Keywords

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

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