President Reagan's Address on Aid to Contras
President Reagan addressed the public about his reasons for urging Congress to approve an aid package for Nicaraguan freedom fighters, calle… read more
President Reagan addressed the public about his reasons for urging Congress to approve an aid package for Nicaraguan freedom fighters, called “contras” by the Sandinista government. He showed maps as he talked about the history of conflict in the area and compared Nicaragua to countries such as El Salvador, Cuba, and Afghanistan. close
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