History A-Level
Iran-Contra affair
What Iran-Contra affair means in History A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
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A scandal that damaged Reagan's credibility and limited the extent of revitalisation.
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- What impact did the Reagan presidency (1981–89) have on the USA in the years 1981–96? (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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