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The name Reagan evokes a powerful image in the American consciousness: a charismatic president, a transformative political figure, and a symbol of a particular brand of American optimism. Ronald Reagan’s presidency, from 1981 to 1989, left an indelible mark on the nation and the world. But behind the public persona and the soaring rhetoric of … Read more
In the hushed corridors of power, where policy is forged and national interests are debated, a scandal once erupted that threatened to shake the very foundations of American democracy. It was an affair woven from clandestine arms deals, secret wars, and a blatant disregard for democratic oversight. This was the Iran-Contra Affair, a complex and … Read more
The crisp March air of Washington D.C. on March 30, 1981, was shattered by the sharp crack of gunfire. President Ronald Reagan, emerging from the Washington Hilton Hotel after a speech, had become the target of an assassin. The nation, and indeed the world, was plunged into a state of shock and disbelief. In those … Read more