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Oliver North鈥檚 diminished popularity

Three months after admitting his role in the Iran-Contra affair, Alistair Cooke reflects on Colonel Oliver North's brief moment as a popular hero to a minority in the US.

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15 minutes

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Fri 2 Oct 1987 21:00

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  • Fri 2 Oct 1987 21:00

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