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3 days ago · Spitting Image lampooned US President Ronald Reagan as a bumbling, nuke-obsessed fool in comparison with his advisors Edwin Meese and Caspar Weinberger. Next to his bed were red buttons labelled 'Nuke' and 'Nurse'.
Jun 15, 2024 · Reagan then convened a group of advisors, including Secretary of State George Shultz and Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger. Both Shultz and Weinberger, as well as White House Chief of Staff Don Regan, objected to selling weapons directly to Iran, which the U.S. had declared a state sponsor of terrorism.
Jun 19, 2024 · Several officials, including North, National Security Advisor John Poindexter, and Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger, faced charges. North was initially convicted on multiple counts, including obstructing Congress and destroying documents, but his convictions were later overturned on appeal due to immunized testimony affecting ...
Jun 18, 2024 · Iran-Contra Affair, 1980s U.S. political scandal in which the National Security Council (NSC) became involved in secret weapons transactions and other activities that either were prohibited by the U.S. Congress or violated the stated public policy of the government.
Jun 16, 2024 · The Little Warren Leak had a significant impact on the United States government and the public's trust in the government. The leak led to the resignation of several top officials, including Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger. It also damaged public trust in the government's ability to keep secrets and to protect the country from harm.
Jun 20, 2024 · A presentation five years later reminded Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger that, “in 1982 alone, … the military departments willingly transferred management of some 200,000 consumable items to DLA and expressed no desire to have them returned.”
Jun 11, 2024 · Reagan agreed with Weinberger on the need to assist Britain; the United States provided missiles, aircraft fuel, military equipment, and intelligence information to the British government. (source: Caspar W. Weinberger)
