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John Poindexter evidence on the Iran-Contra affair

Title
John Poindexter evidence on the Iran-Contra affair
Genre
News report
TX Date
17 Jul 1987
Year of production
1987
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Duration
00:02:23
Description
Report on John Poindexter’s evidence at the Congressional hearings on the Iran-Contra affair (Irangate). Looks at his admission of guilt over the Iran arms sales and giving money to Nicaragua, how he never told the President about it, whether he deceived the American Senate, and how the White House is angry about it. Also speaking: Secretary to the Treasury James Baker; President Ronald Reagan; National Security Advisor Zbigniew Brzezinski. Male reporter not identified.
Contributors
Ronald Reagan; Zbigniew Brzezinski; John Poindexter; James Baker
Keywords
USA; Iran; Nicaragua; Arms sales; Political corruption; Presidents; Guerilla warfare; Ronald Reagan; Guerilla activities; Financial aid; Political scandals; John Poindexter; Oliver North

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