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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A scandal occurring during the Reagan administration in which members of the executive branch sold weapons to Iran and illegally used the profits to continue funding an army of rebels in Nicaragua.
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The worst of these was in 1986 ... with what was known as Irangate, which happened during the year that Iran occupied the Fao peninsula.
Freezerbox Magazine 2009
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The worst of these was in 1986 ... with what was known as Irangate, which happened during the year that Iran occupied the Fao peninsula.
Freezerbox Magazine 2009
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The worst of these was in 1986 ... with what was known as Irangate, which happened during the year that Iran occupied the Fao peninsula.
Freezerbox Magazine 2009
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"Irangate" scandal uncovered, revealing that proceeds from secret US arms sales to Iran were used illegally to fund Contra rebels in Nicaragua.
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Even Reagan's administration was not immune, engaging in "Irangate" to secure funds to fight communism in Nicaragua.
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Even Reagan's administration was not immune, engaging in "Irangate" to secure funds to fight communism in Nicaragua.
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NWO Iran Contra "Irangate" Criminal and Dual Israeli Citizen.
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NWO Iran Contra "Irangate" Criminal and Dual Israeli Citizen.
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Robson's scandalous talkWatergate, Bloodgate, Irangate and Fakesheikhgate.
Wimbledon 2010 Diary: Integrity unit says it faces challenging times 2010
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No. Testimony during the trial of Lt Col North was prevented in open court precisely because some CIA key Irangate players were still in Iran.
Hillary-Backing Reps Say Super-Delegates Should Consider Wright Controversy 2009
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