Issues and Controversies in American History

October's featured cover story is the Iran-Contra Scandal which focuses on the actions of Lieutenant Colonel Oliver North in pursuit of two secret Reagan administration initiatives: weapons sales to Iran in exchange for the release of American hostages in the Middle East; and diverting the proceeds to the "contra" rebel army in Nicaragua seeking to overthrow the leftist government. Was North a criminal, or a scapegoat?

With Issues and Controversies in American History, history comes to life as this database builds a deeper understanding of how historical events have shaped our nation by exploring the key players and the battles they fought.

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