Oliver North
Definition
A former United States Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel involved in the Iran-Contra affair during the Reagan administration.
Related terms
Iran-Contra Affair: A political scandal in the United States that occurred during the second term of the Reagan Administration when senior officials secretly facilitated the sale of arms to Iran, which was then under an arms embargo.
Reagan Administration: The presidency of Ronald Reagan from 1981 to 1989. During this time, several significant events and scandals took place including the Iran-Contra affair.
National Security Council (NSC): An office within the White House that advises and assists the President on national security and foreign policies. Oliver North was part of this council during his military career.
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