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Iran Contra: Episode 3 - Contra Dance

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Behind the Curtain: Fundraising for the Contras

This chapter details the complex efforts of a novice operative within the National Security Council as he worked to support the Contras through unconventional fundraising strategies. It highlights the emotional motivations of donors and contrasts their heroic perceptions with the grim realities faced by Nicaraguans, culminating in a critical reflection on U.S. involvement in the region.

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