The Iran-Contra Affair A Political Bombshell

On November 13, 1986, President Ronald Reagan addressed the country from the Oval Office about a growing scandal facing his administration. On November 17, 1981, President Reagan signed National Security Directive 17, authorizing provision of covert support to anti-Sandinista forces. On December 1, ... The second President to be impeached (following President Andrew Johnson), President Bill Clinton faced charges of perjury and obstruction of justice after ... RONALD REAGAN. Reagan never faced impeachment or court charges for the biggest scandal of his presidency. But the arms-for-hostages scheme ... Ronald Reagan. The idea that, between 1981 and 1986, Ronald Regan's administration secretly facilitated the sale of arms to Iran is, to say ... Public concern with "the politics of personal destruction" burst into the political spotlight during the 1980s after President Ronald Reagan nominated Robert ... Nancy put pressure on hirings and (more often) firings. President Reagan himself was apparently far too nice to personally ever let anyone go. At its center was President Ronald Reagan amid a swirl of questions about illegal wars, consorting with terrorists, and the abuse of presidential power. The Reagan administration announces trade embargo against Nicaragua in an attempt to undermine the Sandinista government. This embargo was later found to be in ... Allegations included providing misleading reports and testimony, withholding incriminating material, and advising the President to make a claim ...