The Iran-Contra affair (aug 20, 1985 – mar 4, 1987)
Description:
Cause:1. part of an operation to free seven American hostages
Effect:
1. illegal and unconstitutional, since it meant usurping congressional power of the purse
2. Secret got out and administration officials tried to shield Reagan
3. Reagan administration had been searching for a way to supply the Contras
Added to timeline:
Date:
aug 20, 1985
mar 4, 1987
~ 1 years and 6 months