dec 1, 1981 - US support of the Contras
Description:
Reagan and his administration tried to give money to the Contras, a group overthrowing the Nicaraguan government. once congress told them to stop, they secretly (and illegally) sold weapons to Iran, and gave the profits to the Contras (also illegally).Added to timeline:
Date:
dec 1, 1981
Now
~ 43 years ago