Ronald Reagan

The Iran-Contra Affair: A Shadow Government and Secret Wars

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The Iran-Contra Affair: A Shadow Government and Secret Wars

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 Day the President Was Shot: Public Reaction and the Search for Blame

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Reagan Assassination Attempt: Public Reaction and Blame

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