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US arms sales to Iran scandal

Title
US arms sales to Iran scandal
Genre
Speech
TX Date
2 Dec 1986
Year of production
1986
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Duration
00:01:31
Description
After the US Government was found to be selling arms to Iran and using profits to fund Nicaraguan rebels (Irangate or Iran-Contra affair), President Ronald Reagan addresses the nation on television, and states he will appoint a special prosecutor to carry out an investigation into the affair. Also says his policy is to stop all terrorism.
Contributors
Ronald Reagan
Keywords
USA; Iran; Nicaragua; Politics; Terrorism; Arms sales; Guerilla warfare; Guerilla activities; Financial aid; Political scandals

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