11 août 1986 - Iran-Contra Affair
Description:
(1986–1987) — A scandal that erupted after the Reagan administration sold weapons to Iran in hopes of freeing American hostages in Lebanon; money from the arms sales was used to aid the Contras (anti-Communist insurgents) in Nicaragua, even though Congress had prohibited this assistance. Talk of Reagan’s impeachment ended when presidential aides took the blame for the illegal activity.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
11 août 1986
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 39 ans