Irangate scandal

Title

Irangate scandal

Genre

News report; Speech

TX Date

13 Aug 1987

Year of production

1987

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Duration

00:03:23

Description

Report on aftermath of the Irangate (Iran-Contra affair) scandal; includes excerpts from speech by President Ronald Reagan - his first public comments since the end of the Irangate hearings; says he takes responsibility for the scandal. Reporter not identified.

Contributors

Ronald Reagan

Keywords

USA; Iran; Nicaragua; Politics; Arms sales; Presidents; Guerilla warfare; Guerilla activities; Financial aid; Political scandals

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