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Jun 18, 2024 · Iran-Contra Affair, 1980s U.S. political scandal in which the National Security Council became involved in secret weapons transactions with Iran, covert support of the Nicaraguan contras, and other activities that either were prohibited by the U.S. Congress or violated the stated government policy.
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- The Iran-Contra Affair was a U.S. political scandal in which the National Security Council (NSC) became involved in secret weapons transactions and...
- The U.S. government provided military aid and financial support for the warring Nicaraguan opponents of the Sandinista regime, the contras, whom Pr...
- The Iran-Contra Affair was a U.S. political scandal that took place during the presidency of Ronald Reagan.
Jun 19, 2024 · Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced that John B. Poindexter, Chairman of the Board & CEO, of JB Poindexter & Co., Inc. (JBPCO) was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year ® 2024 Gulf South...
Jun 20, 2024 · In 1987, House & Senate select committees jointly examined the clandestine operation of selling missiles to Iran in exchange for the release of hostages in...
Jun 20, 2024 · AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ernst & Young LLP today announced that John B. Poindexter, Chairman of the Board & CEO, of JB Poindexter & Co., Inc. was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year 2024 Gulf South Award winner.
Jun 4, 2024 · Testimony from former National Security Adviser John Poindexter on July 17, 1987 is highlighted as well. A portion of Marine Lt. Col. Oliver North's testimony during a hearing on July 7, 1987...
Jun 19, 2024 · The Catalyst for Glory: John Poindexter's Journey From Humble Beginnings to Mighty Heights. When John Poindexter transitioned from being an investor to a business owner over three decades ago, he probably didn’t predict the powerhouse that JBPCO would become.
3 days ago · The diversion was undertaken by an obscure NSC aide, U.S. Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel Oliver North, with the approval of McFarlane’s successor at the NSC, Rear Admiral John Poindexter. (North, as it was later revealed, had also engaged in private fund-raising for the Contras.)
