The Iran Contra Affair In The 1980's
The 1980s was a period of when the scandal, in which what was known as the Iran Contra Affair, had occurred. The situation of the Iran Contra Affair took place during President Ronald Reagan's second term of administration. In addition, the Iran Contra Affair besides the US, involved two other countries: Iran and Nicaragua. (Infoplease.com).
Over in Iran, there were "seven American hostages being held in Lebanon"(Wikipedia.com). Meanwhile, there was also a war going on between Iraq and Iran in 1985. How it came to be that the US would start making sales to Iran would first commence when Iran privately adjured to buy weaponry from the US. And one particular person who assented to this idea was Robert McFarlane, who would then attempt to …show more content…
Naturally, there would be a search for those that were involved and took part in the operation, in which it was soon brought to light and led to the charging of about "14 Reagan administration officials and staff, including Oliver North"(Wikipedia.com). Soon enough, in 1987, President Reagan disclosed that the operations involving the Iran Contra affair had indeed been done and his administration had been involved. However, Reagan noted to the public that he was unknowing of the entire incident and that it had happened without his knowledge. On the other hand, lieutenant Oliver north claimed a significant portion of fault, regarding the incident. And later, a report later came from Congress, noting the subject of the Iran Contra Affair, which consisted of criticism towards the actions of the operation, yet ultimately conveyed that President Reagan had not been indicted or found guilty(umbc.edu). However, one figure who had been charged heavily regarding the scandal was Oliver North, who received sanctions of which consisted of a large fine, a couple of years of probation and a lengthy amount of community service work (Tindall, 1428). However, although Reagan insisted upon denying the fact of knowledge on the operation, Oliver North spoke out and stated that he, as well as his Vice President, Bush, did in fact know. And as a result, Reagan's reputation had been stained
Over in Iran, there were "seven American hostages being held in Lebanon"(Wikipedia.com). Meanwhile, there was also a war going on between Iraq and Iran in 1985. How it came to be that the US would start making sales to Iran would first commence when Iran privately adjured to buy weaponry from the US. And one particular person who assented to this idea was Robert McFarlane, who would then attempt to …show more content…
Naturally, there would be a search for those that were involved and took part in the operation, in which it was soon brought to light and led to the charging of about "14 Reagan administration officials and staff, including Oliver North"(Wikipedia.com). Soon enough, in 1987, President Reagan disclosed that the operations involving the Iran Contra affair had indeed been done and his administration had been involved. However, Reagan noted to the public that he was unknowing of the entire incident and that it had happened without his knowledge. On the other hand, lieutenant Oliver north claimed a significant portion of fault, regarding the incident. And later, a report later came from Congress, noting the subject of the Iran Contra Affair, which consisted of criticism towards the actions of the operation, yet ultimately conveyed that President Reagan had not been indicted or found guilty(umbc.edu). However, one figure who had been charged heavily regarding the scandal was Oliver North, who received sanctions of which consisted of a large fine, a couple of years of probation and a lengthy amount of community service work (Tindall, 1428). However, although Reagan insisted upon denying the fact of knowledge on the operation, Oliver North spoke out and stated that he, as well as his Vice President, Bush, did in fact know. And as a result, Reagan's reputation had been stained