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Iran Contra: Episode 6 - Fault Lines

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McFarlane's Descent: Struggles and Scandals

This chapter examines the personal turmoil of Robert McFarlane amid the Iran-Contra affair, culminating in his suicide attempt. It explores his sense of responsibility, the cultural context of his despair, and the subsequent congressional investigations into the scandal.

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